Definition of one–way
1 : that moves in or allows movement in only one direction a one–way street
2 : one-sided, unilateral a one–way conversation
3 : that functions in only one of two or more ways
From the M-W Editors
1824
First Known Use of one–way
1824
ONE–WAY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of one–way for English Language Learners
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: moving in or allowing movement in only one direction
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: allowing travel to a place but not back from the place
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: able to receive signals but not to send signals
ONE–WAY Defined for Kids
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Definition of one–way for Students
: moving or allowing movement in one direction only one-way traffic a one-way street
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