two-way

two-way Definition

two·-way (to̵̅o̅′wā′)

adjective

having separate lanes for vehicles going in opposite directions a two-way street
involving reciprocity, mutual obligation, etc. a two-way cultural exchange, contract, etc.
involving two persons, groups, etc. a two-way political race
1. used for both transmission and reception a two-way radio
2. moving, operating, or allowing movement in either of two directions a two-way faucet, two-way stretch, etc.
adapted for use in either of two ways; esp., reversible a two-way raincoat

two-way Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

then: The land can hold memory and when we are in balance - then two-way communication is possible.
now: Kurosawa had himself been influenced by John Ford, but at least the flow was now two-way.
not: Datacasting is not two-way, although most industry experts expect that set-top box manufacturers will create methods for interaction.

Modifies a noun

conduit: Furthermore, the Safer Schools Partnerships have the potential to deliver a two-way conduit between the police and young people.
communication: A single radio hub handles full two-way communications for hundreds of end users.
dialog: The focus has, at least in part, shifted toward encouraging a two-way dialog with the public.
zip: The porch has two big doors with two-way zips, one at the side and one at the end.
cycling: At the meeting I put the case for two-way cycling on behalf of the Campaign.
radio: Using our two-way radios, Mike was able to bring the boat straight into the bottom lock.

Used with adjective complement

become: They will use one lane whilst the other lane becomes two-way, with vehicle flow controlled by traffic signals.
make: The existing road alongside the bowling green which is used by vehicles leaving the park, will now be widened and made two-way.
establish: Unicast refers to networking in which computers establish two-way, point-to-point connections.

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