one-way connection
[/wʌn-weɪ kəˈnɛkʃən/]
nounpl: one-way connections
conexão unidirecional
1. A connection or communication link that functions in only one direction, allowing information or flow to move from one point to another but not in the reverse direction
The fiber optic line established a one-way connection from the server to the client, preventing any data from being sent back.
A linha de fibra óptica estabeleceu uma conexão unidirecional do servidor para o cliente, impedindo que qualquer dado fosse enviado de volta.
2. In interpersonal contexts, a relationship or interaction where one party communicates or gives attention to another without reciprocal engagement
Their friendship became a one-way connection where he always called but she rarely initiated contact.
A amizade deles se tornou uma conexão unidirecional onde ele sempre ligava, mas ela raramente iniciava contato.
3. A street, alley, or passage that permits traffic flow in only one direction
The new one-way connection was implemented to reduce traffic congestion in the downtown area.
A nova conexão unidirecional foi implementada para reduzir o congestionamento de tráfego na área do centro.
In Brazilian contexts, 'one-way connection' is commonly used in technical fields (IT, telecommunications) with the term 'conexão unidirecional.' In everyday conversation, particularly regarding relationships, Brazilians may use the idiom 'via de mão única' as a metaphorical reference. In the United States, the term is prevalent in technology and traffic contexts, while 'one-way street' is the standard idiomatic expression for describing imbalanced interpersonal relationships.
NYC Slang
one-way street (colloquial variation used metaphorically for imbalanced relationships)
Related Idioms & Phrases
a one-way street (metaphor for an unequal or unbalanced situation)
going nowhere (describing ineffective one-way communication)
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