two-way
/'tu:'wei/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Operating or permitting operation in either of two opposite directions: Describes a system, device, or traffic flow that allows movement or communication in two opposite directions.
- Involving two parts or elements; mutual: Describes an agreement, relationship, or process that involves two parties and requires participation or action from both.
- Supported by both sides; bilateral: Specifically refers to treaties or agreements that are entered into and upheld by two parties.
Usage Examples
- Operating in two directions:
- The city installed a new two-way valve for better water control.
- Be careful when crossing; this is a two-way street.
- Involving two parties; mutual:
- The agreement established a two-way exchange of scientific data.
- Effective communication must be a two-way process.
- Bilateral agreement:
- The two nations signed a two-way treaty on environmental protection.
Advanced Usage
- "two-way communication": A process where information flows back and forth between sender and receiver, allowing for feedback and dialogue.
- Managers should encourage two-way communication with their teams.
- "two-way mirror": A glass panel that appears as a mirror on one side but is transparent from the other, often used for observation.
- The interview room had a two-way mirror for the psychologists to observe unseen.
Variants and Related Words
- Two-way street (n): Literally, a street allowing traffic in both directions. Figuratively, a situation or relationship requiring mutual effort and responsibility.
- Trust is a two-way street; you have to give it to receive it.
- Two-way radio (n): A radio that can both transmit and receive signals, allowing for bidirectional communication.
- The security team uses two-way radios to coordinate.
Synonyms
- Bidirectional: Operating in two directions.
- Bilateral: Involving two sides or parties.
- Mutual: Held in common; experienced or done by each of two parties toward the other.
- Reciprocal: Given, felt, or done in return.
Related Phrases
- Two-way traffic: Vehicular movement permitted in both directions on a roadway.
- The sign warns drivers that they are entering a zone with two-way traffic.
- Two-way player (sports): An athlete who competes effectively in both offensive and defensive roles.
- He was valued as a two-way player who could score and defend.
Adjective
- operating or permitting operation in either of two opposite directions
- a two-way valve
- two-way traffic
- two-way streets
- involving two parts or elements
- a bipartite document
- a two-way treaty
- supported by both sides
- a two-way treaty