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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The results show that implantation relies on continuous two-way signaling.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Among the other highlights is an expansive double-height living room with a two-way fireplace and walls of glass opening to a pool terrace, plus a dining room and an eat-in kitchen alongside a family room.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2025
This and that ▪ Dru Smith and Heat two-way player Jahmir Young became trade-eligible on Monday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Quarterbacks have won the Heisman four of the last five years, with two-way player Travis Hunter of Colorado ending the run last season.
—CBS News, 14 Dec. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Among the other highlights is an expansive double-height living room with a two-way fireplace and walls of glass opening to a pool terrace, plus a dining room and an eat-in kitchen alongside a family room.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2025
This and that ▪ Dru Smith and Heat two-way player Jahmir Young became trade-eligible on Monday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Quarterbacks have won the Heisman four of the last five years, with two-way player Travis Hunter of Colorado ending the run last season.
—CBS News, 14 Dec. 2025
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“Two-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-way. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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