twofer

twofer
['tuːfə]
сущ.; амер.; разг.
1)
а) купон, дающий право купить два билета в театр по цене одного
б) купон, дающий право купить две вещи по цене одной или предоставляющий скидку на каждую из двух услуг в размере пятидесяти процентов
2) две вещи, продающиеся вместе по цене одной
3)
а) сделка, приносящая прибыль в двойном размере
б) ситуация, когда затраты окупаются вдвойне
4) работник, позволяющий работодателю погасить одновременно два вида квот по обязательному предоставлению рабочих мест определённым категориям граждан (например, при приёме женщины-инвалида)

Англо-русский современный словарь. 2014.

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  • twofer — ☆ twofer [to͞o′fər ] n. [altered < two for] Informal a pair of (theater tickets, phonograph records, etc.) sold for, or approximately for, the price of one …   English World dictionary

  • twofer — UK [ˈtuːfə(r)] / US [ˈtufər] noun [countable] Word forms twofer : singular twofer plural twofers informal a special offer or arrangement by which you pay for one thing and get another one free on a twofer: I see pepperoni pizzas are on a twofer… …   English dictionary

  • twofer — two|fer [ tufər ] noun count INFORMAL a special offer or arrangement by which you pay for one thing and get another one free: on a twofer: I see pepperoni pizzas are on a twofer this week. ╾ two|fer adjective: Now available on a twofer CD with… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • Twofer — A twofer is a cabling device used in theatrical stage lighting. It allows two stage lighting instruments to be connected to one dimmer. It is wired in parallel, such that voltage is consistent throughout the circuit, and current is shared between …   Wikipedia

  • twofer — [“tufa1] n. an item that is selling two for the price of one. □ Here’s a good deal a twofer only $7.98. □ Everything is this store is a twofer. I only want one of these. Do I have to bring a friend who wants one, too? …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • twofer — noun a) Something that yields a substantial additional benefit. b) The fashion of wearing short sleeves outside a long sleeve shirt. (See [ …   Wiktionary

  • twofer — noun Etymology: alteration of two for (one) Date: 1885 1. a cheap item of merchandise; especially a cigar selling at two for a nickel 2. a free coupon entitling the bearer to purchase two tickets to a specified theatrical production for the price …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • twofer — /tooh feuhr/, n. Informal. 1. a card or ticket entitling the holder to purchase two tickets to a theatrical performance at a reduced price. 2. a coupon or offer entitling a person to purchase two items or services for approximately the price of… …   Universalium

  • twofer — Canadian Slang a case of 24 beer …   English dialects glossary

  • twofer — n. two for the price of one, ticket granting a reduced price for a performance (Theater) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • twofer — two·fer …   English syllables


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