Two-way
(adjective)
- Involving or allowing communication, interaction, or exchange in both directions.
- Operating, moving, or working in both directions.
Origin:
The word 'two-way' is derived from the combination of the number 'two' and the noun 'way', meaning 'having two directions or sides'.
Examples:
- A two-way street allows traffic to flow in both directions.
- The radio has a two-way function, allowing communication in both directions.
- The system has a two-way communication capability.
- A two-way mirror allows one to see out but not in.
- A two-way zipper allows for easy access from either direction.