1
: moving or allowing movement in either direction
a two-way bridge
2
a
: involving or allowing an exchange between two individuals or groups
There must be good two-way communication …—
Jerrold Orne
Jerrold Orne
especially
: designed for both sending and receiving messages
two-way radio
b
: involving mutual responsibility or reciprocal relationships
… political alliance is a two-way thing …—Theodore H. White
Theodore H. White3
a
: involving two participants
a two-way race
b
sports
: playing on both the offensive and defensive squads of a team (as in American football)
Frost, a throwback to the era of two-way players, is the Cardinal's starting free safety and backup quarterback.—The New York Times
The New York Times
also
: playing both offense and defense well
a basketball forward who's a talented two-way player
4
: usable in either of two manners
a two-way lamp
5
: being a cock or valve that will connect a pipe or channel with either of two others
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Sanders was approaching the 50-game cap for a two-way player, having appeared in 43 NBA games this season.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Slower, two-way streets reduce conflict points and improve reaction time for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike.
—Tim Giuliani, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
The Heat opted to start two-way contract forward Myron Gardner in Larsson’s place.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Spencer Jones was out with a concussion, eliminating the immediacy of Denver’s plan to convert his two-way contract and give him a roster spot.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
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Janis Carr, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Slower, two-way streets reduce conflict points and improve reaction time for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike.
—Tim Giuliani, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
The Heat opted to start two-way contract forward Myron Gardner in Larsson’s place.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Spencer Jones was out with a concussion, eliminating the immediacy of Denver’s plan to convert his two-way contract and give him a roster spot.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Two-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-way. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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