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—T. H. White †1986
T. H. White †19863
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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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, Fox Entertainment Studios announced a unique two-way first-look deal with HarperCollins imprint Avon A.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Its integrated two-way data transfer allows users to exchange files of any size without leaving the platform’s secure environment, simplifying and connecting all phases of a production’s life cycle.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
The two-way wear waistband can be worn folded over or high-waisted for more tummy control.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Two-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-way. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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