one-way

[wuhn-wey]

adjective

1. moving, or allowing movement in one direction only.

   a one-way street.

2. valid for travel in one direction only.

   a one-way ticket.

3. without a reciprocal feeling, responsibility, relationship, etc..

   It's a one-way friendship.

4. not intended for return to a seller, dealer, etc., for reuse; disposable.

   one-way bottles.

one-way

adjective

1. moving or allowing travel in one direction only

   one-way traffic

2. entailing no reciprocal obligation, action, etc

   a one-way agreement

Word History and Origins

Origin of one-way¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

You were like, “As soon as I know Cliff’s done, I’m on a one-way street. I have a plan.”

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Central bank purchases, which could top another 1,000 tons this year, are largely one-way investments that don’t find their way back into the market.

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Robert Mugabe Jr, 33, was arrested on Wednesday morning as he drove the wrong way down a one-way street, according to court documents.

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Since the 'Miracle at Medinah' in 2012, when Europe came from 10-4 down to secure the contest's most recent away win, it has been one-way traffic in favour of the host team.

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Indian missions in the US issue emergency certificates - a one-way travel document - to Indians of invalid status to enable them to return.

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