one on one

/ˌwʌn ɑn ˈwʌn/
adverb
  1. In a direct manner between two people, without others present.
    • The two leaders spoke one-on-one before the main conference began.
    • I learn best when I can work one-on-one with a tutor.
    • After class, the professor met with the student one-on-one to review the essay.
noun
  1. A direct meeting or conversation between two people, often for discussion or training.
    • The manager holds weekly one-on-ones with each team member.
    • During the one-on-one, they discussed the project timeline and any concerns.
    • We have a one-on-one scheduled for Friday to talk about your progress.
adjective
  1. Involving direct communication or activity between only two people.
    • The manager scheduled a one-on-one meeting with each employee to discuss their goals.
    • She prefers one-on-one tutoring because she gets more attention from the teacher.
    • The coach gave the player one-on-one instruction to improve his free throws.
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