One-on-one Definition

wŭnŏn-wŭn, -ôn-
adjective
Consisting of or being direct communication or exchange between two people.
One-on-one instruction.
American Heritage
Contending individually against a single opposing player.
Webster's New World
In direct, personal confrontation.
Webster's New World

(sports) Involving one attacker and one defender.

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(mathematics) Bijective or injective.

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Synonyms:
noun
A game, sport, etc. in which one individual competes against another individual.
Webster's New World
A contest involving only one player on each side, especially of an activity often involving teams.
Why don't we play a little one-on-one until the others show up.
He was willing to go one-on-one with the District Attorney himself.
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One-on-one Sentence Examples

  • Although single parents are burdened with full responsibility of their children, take the time to remember that your child is a gift, and use this alone time to create lasting one-on-one memories that will last a lifetime.

  • For many churches it is highly individualized, relying upon the one-on-one approach.

  • The internal family strife in this book is quite monstrous, with brother against brother in a kind of personal one-on-one warfare.

  • I decided that I wanted more from singing lessons than just one-on-one tuition, where I would be taught the technical side of singing.

  • Don't miss the opportunity to meet new prospects one-on-one!

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