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three-way

/θriː weɪ/

/θri weɪ/

Translations

three-waynoun

three-ways

/ˈθriː weɪ/

/ˈθri weɪ/

тройной переключатель

The room is equipped with a three-way to control the lights.

Комната оборудована тройным переключателем для управления светом.

тройник

The plumber installed a three-way to connect the pipes.

Сантехник установил тройник для соединения труб.

Synonyms

three-wayadjective

more three-way

Comp.

most three-way

Super.

/θriː weɪ/

/θri weɪ/

трёхсторонний

They signed a three-way agreement.

Они подписали трёхстороннее соглашение.

Synonyms

three-wayadverb

Used informally to mean ‘in or into three parts/directions or among three people’, e.g. ‘We split the bill three-way.’

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.