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Definition & Meaning of "one-on-one"in English

one-on-one
01

in a situation involving direct interaction between two people, without others present 

Grammatical Information
Examples
The coach spoke one-on-one with the player after practice. 
one-on-one
01

describing a system or situation in which one individual directly engages or competes with another in sports or games 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
domain
sports, competition, interaction
Examples
The basketball coach emphasized one-on-one defense during practice. 
02

(of an activity) between only two people 

Examples
She had a one-on-one meeting with her supervisor to discuss her career goals. 
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