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two-step

UK
/ˈtuː.stɛp/
US
/ˈtuː.stɛp/

Translations

two-stepnoun
two-steps
pl
UK
/ˈtuː.stɛp/
US
/ˈtuː.stɛp/
two-stepDanse de country ; emprunt lexical courant en français.
They learned the two-step at the country dance hall last weekend.
Ils ont appris le two-step au bal country le week-end dernier.
procédé en deux étapesSens technique ou administratif.
The project requires a two-step approval process before it can proceed.
Le projet exige un procédé en deux étapes avant de pouvoir avancer.
Additional translations
two-stepMusique caractéristique de la danse ; emprunt lexical courant en français.
Synonyms
step
dance
routine
movement
two-stepadjective
UK
/ˈtuː stɛp/
US
/ˈtu stɛp/
à deux étapesPour un processus, une procédure ou une méthode.
The two-step process ensures that all data is verified before being submitted.
Le processus à deux étapes garantit que toutes les données sont vérifiées avant d’être soumises.
Additional translations
two-stepRelatif à la danse two-step ou à son rythme ; emprunt lexical courant.
Synonyms
two-stage
two-phase
two-part
dual-stage
dual-phase
biphasic
twofold
binary
double-stage
double-step
bi-stage
two-stepverb
two-stepped
Past Simple
two-stepped
Past Participle
two-stepping
Gerund
danser le two-stepSens littéral : exécuter la danse two-step.
Couples two-stepped around the wooden floor all night.
Des couples ont dansé le two-step sur la piste en bois toute la nuit.
Additional translations
éluderFamilier, surtout aux États-Unis : éviter de répondre directement.
Synonyms
dance the two-step
beat around the bush
stonewall
prevaricate
hem and haw
temporize
stall
evade
dodge
sidestep
sashay
foxtrot
do the two-step
dance
step

Definitions

two-stepnoun
A dance with two quick steps followed by a slower step, often performed to country music.
They learned the two-step at the country dance hall last weekend.
A process or procedure involving two distinct stages or steps.
The project requires a two-step approval process before it can proceed.
A piece of music composed for or characteristic of the two-step dance.
The parade band struck up a jaunty two-step.
two-stepadjective
Involving or consisting of two distinct stages or steps.
The two-step process ensures that all data is verified before being submitted.
Relating to or suitable for the two-step dance or its rhythm.
They rehearsed a two-step routine for the competition.
two-stepverb
To dance the two-step.
Couples two-stepped around the wooden floor all night.
Informal, chiefly US: to evade or sidestep a question or issue by shifting position.
The senator two-stepped when reporters pressed him about the budget cuts.
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