two-way

American  

[too-way] / 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

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Example Sentences

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two-way

We’ll also get a better sense of what the future might hold for Ohtani as a two-way player, and for his potential to perform at an elite level on both sides of the ball.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

But men hidden behind two-way mirrors actually operated them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Some can also influence the brain through the gut-brain axis, the two-way communication system linking the digestive tract and the brain.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

The best way to have “the talk” with an elderly parent is to make sure it’s a two-way conversation.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

Stephanie and Rose volunteer to monitor Evelyn’s movements in the hours before the escape, and to report any unusual behavior to the Amity compound by two-way radio.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

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