two-step

[ too-step ]

noun

1. a ballroom dance in duple meter, marked by sliding steps.
2. a piece of music for, or in the rhythm of, this dance.

verb (used without object)

, two-stepped, two-step·ping.

1. to dance the two-step.

two-step

noun

1. an old-time dance in duple time
2. a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of such a dance

Word History and Origins

Origin of two-step¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

“All content goes through a two-step verification process, one of which is more automated, and we have a more manual process where internal teams look at different content and researches it a bit.”

From BBC

Now, she’s noticed an uptick in the huapango dance, a faster and bouncy norteño groove with an alternating two-step and an occasional hip roll that can be done paired or solo — which she has mastered.

From Los Angeles Times

But booking a tour is a two-step exercise.

From Los Angeles Times

Ellison’s proposed Paramount takeover is a two-step process.

From Los Angeles Times

Here’s a handy two-step process for taking a thoughtful and judicious approach to the burning social and political issues of our time:

From Los Angeles Times

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