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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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“Two-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-way. Accessed 6 May. 2021.
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two-way
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of two-way
: moving or allowing movement in both directions
: involving two people or groups
: made to send and receive messages
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two-way
adjectiveKids Definition of two-way
1
: moving or acting or allowing movement or action in either direction
two-way traffic a two-way street
2
: involving two persons or groups
Communication is a two-way process.
3
: made to send and receive messages
a two-way radio
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The first known use of two-way was in 1571
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