bidirectional
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of bidirectional
First recorded in 1940–45; bi- 1 + directional
Example Sentences
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General Motors is expanding into alternative EV battery uses, including bidirectional charging and utility-scale storage, beyond vehicle sales.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
With some added bits the unit is capable of bidirectional charging, allowing your car to act as a home backup battery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 2026
Zoox is aiming to launch a commercial ride-hailing service similar to Uber and Lyft that relies on its purpose-built bidirectional vehicles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2025
A new paper led by a Concordia researcher examines how social isolation, loneliness and frailty affect one another and the bidirectional relationship they exert as an individual gets older.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2024
In California, for example, the state Senate has considered requiring EVs to be bidirectional.
From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2024
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