one-on-one | ||
1. | [ adjective ] directly between two individuals | |
Examples: | "one-on-one instruction" |
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Related terms: | private | |
2. | [ adverb ] (of two persons) in direct encounter | |
Synonyms: | person-to-person | |
Examples: | "preferred to settle the matter one-on-one" "interviewed her person-to-person" |
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3. | [ adjective ] being a system of play in which an individual defensive player guards an individual offensive player | |
Synonyms: | man-to-man | |
Examples: | "one-on-one defense" |
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Related terms: | sport individual | |
4. | [ adjective ] directly between two individuals | |
Examples: | "one-on-one instruction" |
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Related terms: | private | |
5. | [ adjective ] (sports) being a system of play in which an individual defensive player guards an individual offensive player | |
Synonyms: | man-to-man | |
Examples: | "one-on-one defense" |
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Related terms: | individual | |
Similar spelling: |
one-woman |