point-to-point

American  

[point-tuh-point] / ˈpɔɪnt təˈpɔɪnt /

noun

1. a cross-country horse race between specified points, in which each rider is often free to select their own course between the points.

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point-to-point British  

noun

1. 1. a steeplechase organized by a recognized hunt or other body, usually restricted to amateurs riding horses that have been regularly used in hunting

   2. ( as modifier )

      a point-to-point race

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adjective

1. (of a route) from one place to the next

2. (of a radiocommunication link) from one point to another, rather than broadcast

Etymology

Origin of point-to-point

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Assist Pro provides essentially hands-free, point-to-point autonomous driving in urban environments, allowing users to automate the daily grind with the touch of a button.

From The Wall Street Journal

Of course, tens of thousands of Tesla owners already enjoy point-to-point navigation using the company’s Full Self-Driving feature.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mercedes refers to the enhanced point-to-point abilities as “Level 2++” automation.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was well held in a Larkhill point-to-point before being pulled up at odds of 200-1 at Chepstow on his rules debut.

From BBC

Next year, the company’s newer vehicles will get point-to-point hands-free navigation, the next step toward offering drivers the ability to take their eyes off the road and, eventually, relinquish any role in the driving, Scaringe said.

From The Wall Street Journal