two-way

American  

[too-wey] / ˈtuˈweɪ /

adjective

1. providing for or allowing movement in opposite directions, or both to and from a place.

   two-way traffic.

2. allowing or entailing communication or exchange between two persons, groups, countries, etc.

3. involving two parties or participants, as a relationship or agreement; two-sided.

   a two-way race for the nomination.

4. entailing responsibilities, obligations, etc., on both such parties.

5. capable of both receiving and sending signals.

   a two-way radio.

6. capable of being used in two ways.

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two-way British  

adjective

1. moving, permitting movement, or operating in either of two opposite directions

   two-way traffic

   a two-way valve

2. involving two participants

   a two-way agreement

3. involving reciprocal obligation or mutual action

   a two-way process

4. (of a radio, telephone, etc) allowing communications in two directions using both transmitting and receiving equipment

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Etymology

Origin of two-way

First recorded in 1565–75

Example Sentences

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two-way

ElevenLabs -- a rising star in AI voice tech -- built "ElevenReader Voice Chat," which it says "turns any book into a two-way conversation."

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

Shohei Ohtani’s ongoing knee troubles could force the Dodgers to confront a future without the two-way star’s pitching earlier than anticipated.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026

While Andy remains on the Hall of Fame ballot the next two years, his son will be working through the minor leagues, perhaps as a two-way player.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

It is a two-way conversation about the end of a relationship, with Fender noting previously that the song is "all the better" for Dean’s input.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

“I’m just reminding you that it was a two-way street. You have to realize that Julian was obviously writing those notes as a reaction to something.”

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio