English adjective: one-on-one | |||
1. | one-on-one directly between two individuals | ||
Samples | One-on-one instruction. | ||
Similar | private | ||
Antonyms | public | ||
2. | one-on-one being a system of play in which an individual defensive player guards an individual offensive player | ||
Samples | One-on-one defense. | ||
Synonyms | man-to-man | ||
Similar | individual, single | ||
Domain category | athletics, sport | ||
Antonyms | common | ||
English adverb: one-on-one | |||
1. | one-on-one (of two persons) in direct encounter | ||
Samples | Preferred to settle the matter one-on-one. Interviewed her person-to-person. | ||
Synonyms | person-to-person | ||