bi-directional
Both ways flowing
Bi-directional means operating or moving in two directions.
A bi-directional microphone picks up sound from front and back.
Bi-directional data transfer flows both ways between devices.
The hyphen is optional; bidirectional is equally common.
The new treaty establishes bi-directional trade agreements.
Spoken exchange between parties
- feedbackReturned response data
- two-wayOperating in both directions
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- interactionReciprocal action between parties
conversation · correspondence · discourse · negotiation · consultation · relay · synchronization · signaling
Move rhythmically between extremes
- reciprocateReturn in kind
- alternateOccur in succession
- swingSuspended recreational seat
- pivotPoint of rotation
pendulum · to-and-fro · seesaw · shuttle · reversible · switchback · zigzag · hinge
Directed flow of charge
- streamSteady continuous flow
- circulationMovement through a system
- transmissionSending of information
- conduitTube conveying fluid or cables
pipeline · flux · ebb and flow · tidal · reversible · loop · cycle · convection
Mutual exchange of actions
- mutualityShared dependence or exchange
- symbiosisInterspecies biological interdependence
- interdependenceReciprocal reliance between entities
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
partnership · mutual · interplay · cross-fertilization · quid pro quo · give-and-take · collaboration · codependence
dialogue
Spoken exchange between parties
- feedbackReturned response data
- two-wayOperating in both directions
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
interaction · conversation · correspondence · discourse · negotiation · consultation · relay · synchronization · signaling · telecommunication
oscillate
Move rhythmically between extremes
- reciprocateReturn in kind
- alternateOccur in succession
- swingSuspended recreational seat
pivot · pendulum · to-and-fro · seesaw · shuttle · reversible · switchback · zigzag · hinge · revolving door
current
Directed flow of charge
- streamSteady continuous flow
- circulationMovement through a system
- transmissionSending of information
conduit · pipeline · flux · ebb and flow · tidal · reversible · loop · cycle · convection · osmosis
reciprocity
Mutual exchange of actions
- mutualityShared dependence or exchange
- symbiosisInterspecies biological interdependence
- interdependenceReciprocal reliance between entities
cooperation · partnership · mutual · interplay · cross-fertilization · quid pro quo · give-and-take · collaboration · codependence · bilateral
bi-directionaluni-directional
Traveling single direction only
one-way · unidirectional · simplex · unilateral · asymmetric