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two–way
adjective
: moving or allowing movement in both directions
: involving two people or groups
: made to send and receive messages
Full Definition of TWO-WAY
1
: being a cock or valve that will connect a pipe or channel with either of two others
2
: moving or allowing movement in either direction <a two–way bridge>
3
a : involving or allowing an exchange between two individuals or groups <there must be good two–way communication — Jerrold Orne>; especially : designed for both sending and receiving messages <two–way radio> b : involving mutual responsibility or reciprocal relationships <political alliance is a two–way thing — T. H. White †1986>
4
: involving two participants <a two–way race>
5
: usable in either of two manners <a two–way lamp>
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First Known Use of TWO-WAY
1844
TWO-WAY Defined for Kids
two–way
adjective
Definition of TWO-WAY for Kids
1
: moving or acting or allowing movement or action in either direction <two-way traffic> <a two-way street>
2
: involving two persons or groups <Communication is a two-way process.>
3
: made to send and receive messages <a two-way radio>
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