One-on-one
(adjective)
- Relating to or involving only two people and no one else.
- Relating to or involving direct interaction between two people without intermediaries.
Origin:
Phrase meaning 'one person to another' or 'one person and another person', formed from the words one, on, and one.
Examples:
- She needed a one-on-one meeting with her manager to discuss her performance.
- The one-on-one coaching session helped him improve his skills.
- The one-on-one conversation with the doctor was confidential and private.
- The one-on-one tutorial was more effective than a group lesson.
- The one-on-one negotiation was successful and both parties were satisfied.