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three-way

UK
/θriː weɪ/
US
/θri weɪ/

Translations

three-waynoun
three-ways
pl
UK
/ˈθriː weɪ/
US
/ˈθri weɪ/
discussion à trois
The negotiation turned into a three-way discussion between the company, the union, and the mediator.
La négociation s’est transformée en discussion à trois entre l’entreprise, le syndicat et le médiateur.
interrupteur va-et-vientUsage courant en français de France pour un interrupteur commandé depuis deux points.
We installed a three-way switch so we can turn the hallway light on and off from either end.
Nous avons installé un interrupteur va-et-vient pour pouvoir allumer et éteindre la lumière du couloir à chaque extrémité.
plan à troisFamilier.
They decided to explore their relationship by having a three-way with a close friend.
Ils ont décidé d’explorer leur relation en ayant un plan à trois avec un ami proche.
Additional translations
plat de chili à la mode de CincinnatiSpécialité culinaire américaine.
Synonyms
triplet
triple
triad
threesome
trio
three-wayadjective
more three-way
Comp.
most three-way
Super.
UK
/θriː weɪ/
US
/θri weɪ/
The merger became a three-way negotiation among the companies.
La fusion est devenue une négociation tripartite entre les entreprises.
à trois voiesTechniquement et pour les aménagements à trois directions ou embranchements.
Traffic slowed at the three-way intersection.
La circulation a ralenti à l’intersection à trois voies.
à trois voies
The new three-way lamp can be adjusted to provide different levels of brightness.
La nouvelle lampe à trois voies peut être réglée pour offrir différents niveaux de luminosité.
Synonyms
tripartite
ternary
threefold
triangular
three-wayadverb
Used informally to mean ‘in or into three parts/directions or among three people’, e.g. ‘We split the bill three-way.’
à trois
They agreed to split the profits three-way.
Ils ont accepté de se partager les bénéfices à trois.
Synonyms
triply
threefold
in three ways
triwise

Definitions

three-waynoun
A situation or arrangement involving three parties or elements.
The negotiation turned into a three-way discussion between the company, the union, and the mediator.
A type of electrical switch that allows control of a light from two different locations.
We installed a three-way switch so we can turn the hallway light on and off from either end.
A sexual encounter involving three people.
They decided to explore their relationship by having a three-way with a close friend.
A serving of Cincinnati-style chili topped with spaghetti and shredded cheese.
He ordered a three-way and a side of oyster crackers.
three-wayadjective
Involving, connecting, or shared by three parties, directions, or elements.
The merger became a three-way negotiation among the companies.
Capable of being used in three different ways or for three different purposes.
The new three-way lamp can be adjusted to provide different levels of brightness.
Divided into or having three possible settings, branches, or paths.
Traffic slowed at the three-way intersection.
three-wayadverb
In or into three parts, directions, or among three people.
They agreed to split the profits three-way.
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