Meaning of the word two-step in English

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two-step

US /ˈtuː.step/
UK /ˈtuː.step/
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Noun

1.

a ballroom dance in duple meter, consisting of a step and a glide or two quick steps and a slower step

Example:
They gracefully performed the two-step across the dance floor.
The band played a lively tune perfect for a two-step.
2.

a process or course of action having two distinct stages or steps

Example:
Solving the problem requires a simple two-step approach.
The registration process is a quick two-step procedure.

Verb

1.

to perform the two-step dance

Example:
They learned to two-step at the country dance hall.
Can you teach me how to two-step?
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