1
: moving or allowing movement in either direction
a two-way bridge
2
a
: involving or allowing an exchange between two individuals or groups
there must be good two-way communication—
Jerrold Orne
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
T. H. White †19863
a
: involving two participants
a two-way race
b
sports
: playing on both the offensive and defensive squads of a team (as in American football)
Frost, a throwback to the era of two-way players, is the Cardinal's starting free safety and backup quarterback.—The New York Times
The New York Times
also
: playing both offense and defense well
a basketball forward who's a talented two-way player
4
: usable in either of two manners
a two-way lamp
5
: being a cock or valve that will connect a pipe or channel with either of two others
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Encourage Two-Way Interaction To maximize video’s impact on internal communications, encourage two-way interaction.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
His familiarity with head coach Craig Berube, his winning pedigree and his competitive two-way game are incredibly attractive.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Along with his inexperience, Eldridge’s 6-foot-7 frame is a two-way sword.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Michigan State is first in the Big Ten standings and two games ahead of Maryland, which is in a two-way tie for third place through Monday’s games.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
His familiarity with head coach Craig Berube, his winning pedigree and his competitive two-way game are incredibly attractive.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Along with his inexperience, Eldridge’s 6-foot-7 frame is a two-way sword.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Michigan State is first in the Big Ten standings and two games ahead of Maryland, which is in a two-way tie for third place through Monday’s games.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Two-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-way. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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