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

But even with those high expectations a topic of conversation Friday as pitchers and catchers went through their first official workouts at Camelback Ranch, the superstar two-way player already found a way to exceed them.

From Los Angeles Times

He turned away from the map and began barking orders into a two-way radio, directing a search party to head immediately for Fish Head Bay.

From Literature

Historically, about 20% of Canada’s gross domestic product relies on two-way trade with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the interim, he entered the 2023 NBA Draft, signed a two-way deal with the San Antonio Spurs and spent three seasons toiling away in the G League.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before last year, about 75% of Canadian exports were U.S.-bound, and two-way trade with the U.S. accounted for 20% of the country’s output.

From The Wall Street Journal