HyperDic: one-on-one

English > 3 senses of the word one-on-one:
ADVERBallone-on-one, person-to-person(of two persons) in direct encounter / encounter
ADJECTIVEallone-on-onedirectly between two individuals
allone-on-one, man-to-manbeing a system of play in which an individual defensive player guards an individual offensive player
English > one-on-one: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaningdirectly between two individuals.
Example"one-on-one instruction"
BroaderprivateConfined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
English > one-on-one: 3 senses > adjective 2
MeaningA system of play in which an individual defensive player guards an individual offensive player.
Example"one-on-one defense"
Synonymman-to-man
Categorysport, athleticsAn active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
Broaderindividual, singleBeing or characteristic of a single thing or person
English > one-on-one: 3 senses > adverb 1
Meaning(of two persons) in direct encounter / encounter.
Example"preferred to settle the matter one-on-one"
Synonymperson-to-person

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