two-way

adjective

\ ˈtü-ˈwā

Definition of two-way

1 : moving or allowing movement in either direction a two-way bridge

2a : involving or allowing an exchange between two individuals or groups there must be good two-way communication— 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— T. H. White †1986

3a : 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 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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