\ ˈwən-ˈwā
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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
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“One-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-way. Accessed 25 Jul. 2021.
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one-way
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of one-way
: moving in or allowing movement in only one direction
US
: allowing travel to a place but not back from the place
: able to receive signals but not to send signals
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one-way
adjective
\ ˈwən-ˈwā \
Kids Definition of one-way
: moving or allowing movement in one direction only
one-way traffic a one-way street
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The first known use of one-way was in 1824
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