What is the meaning of one-on-one?

adjective

  • Directly between two individuals.
    • usage: "one-on-one instruction"
  • Being a system of play in which an individual defensive player guards an individual offensive player.
    • usage: "one-on-one defense"

adverb

  • Of two persons. ( in direct encounter)
    • usage: "preferred to settle the matter one-on-one"; "interviewed her person-to-person"
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