Definition of "two-step" []

• A ballroom dance in 2/4 time, characterized by long, sliding steps. (noun)
• The music for this dance. (noun)

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• ""One is called the two-step," Mr. Ortiz explained, as he transitioned to another move."
• "The company recommended that Gmail users take additional security steps, like using a Google service known as two-step verification, to make it more difficult to compromise their e-mail accounts."
• "EU Economic Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn said Thursday the two-step approach means that the funding of the Greek debt can now be ensured until September, saving it from the immediate risk of default."