two-way

English

Etymology

From two +‎ way. Compare Old English twiweġ (“intersection, junction of two roads”).

Adjective

two-way (not comparable)

1. (of a highway) allowing traffic in two directions
2. (of traffic) moving in both directions
3. (of a radio, etc.) permitting communication in two directions
4. (of a project, treaty, etc.) involving the mutual action or participation of two parties
5. (American football) Playing both offense and defense in the same game

Translations

moving in both directions

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 双向的

• Czech: obousměrný

• Finnish: kaksisuuntainen
• Polish: dwukierunkowy (pl)
• Swedish: dubbelriktad

Derived terms

• two-way street

Noun

two-way (plural two-ways)

1. A serving of Cincinnati chili with spaghetti.