four-way

American  

[fawr-wey, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌweɪ, ˈfoʊr- /

adjective

1. providing access or passage in four directions.

   a four-way entrance.

2. applying to all four directions of traffic at an intersection.

   a four-way stop sign.

3. exerting influence or benefit in four different ways.

   a four-way blessing.

4. made up of four participants.

   a four-way discussion.

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four-way British  

adjective

1. giving passage in four directions

2. made up of four elements

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Etymology

Origin of four-way

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

While Waymo’s driver system already handles dark traffic signals as four-way stops, it will occasionally request confirmation checks to ensure it is the “safest choice.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The company said its cars treat nonfunctioning traffic lights as four-way stops, but the added caution worsened congestion, prompting the decision.

From Barron's

The agency said on X people in the city should avoid nonessential travel; only call 911 for life threatening emergencies rather than reporting power outages; turn off major appliances to prevent surges in electricity; keep fridges and freezers closed and treat traffic signals that go dark as four-way stops.

From Los Angeles Times

On a recent Thursday in Pacific Heights, a Waymo at a multilane four-way stop hit the gas along with the car next to it so it wouldn’t have to wait its turn.

From The Wall Street Journal

This was actually a four-way fight in Abu Dhabi, although Lewis Hamilton only had the faintest of chances, being 24 points behind leader Fernando Alonso heading into the final race with two other drivers between them in the standings.

From BBC