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

There’s little Gottlieb can do now about the limitations in USC’s frontcourt, which has relied all season on a four-way rotation at center.

From Los Angeles Times

In June, Wilders stunned Dutch politics by pulling out of a four-way coalition in a row over immigration, sparking snap elections.

From Barron's

Once, confronted with a contested four-way stop, Harvey waited for the offending cyclist to clear, then took his turn briskly.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We're just coming up to the famous four-way set," he says, approaching some temporary traffic lights.

From BBC

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