Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

one-way

Adjective
/ˈwʌnˈweɪ/
Definition
Relating to or allowing movement in only one direction.
Examples
  • The one-way street forced drivers to take a longer route back.
  • She bought a one-way ticket to New York without plans to return soon.
  • This policy implements a one-way system for submitting documents online.
Meaning
The term ‘one-way’ describes a system, direction, or transportation route that only permits travel in a single direction, implying that there is no return route available.
Synonyms
  • unidirectional
  • single-direction
  • one-sided