four-way
Americanadjective
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providing access or passage in four directions.
a four-way entrance.
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applying to all four directions of traffic at an intersection.
a four-way stop sign.
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exerting influence or benefit in four different ways.
a four-way blessing.
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made up of four participants.
a four-way discussion.
adjective
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giving passage in four directions
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made up of four elements
Etymology
Origin of four-way
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Three and four way ties as further players lay within touching distance pointed towards a gripping denouement.
From The Guardian • Feb. 23, 2020
The 5-pocket styling gives an upscale look while the four way stretch fabric feels like loungewear.
From Golf Digest • Nov. 28, 2018
Six Nations champion Ireland, which had never reached the semifinals, and Scotland, which reached the last four way back in 1991, will have to wait four more years.
From Washington Times • Oct. 18, 2015
As to the four way stop dilemma, once all cars are driverless, there is no problem.
From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2015
News of his expertise spread and, over the next three decades Clair Brothers went from just providing sound equipment made by others to designing their own including an innovative four way speaker system.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2014
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