either-or action
nounUK /ˈaɪðər ɔːr ˈækʃən/
US /ˈiːðər ɔːr ˈækʃən/
A choice where you must pick one thing or the other.
Choosing between cake and ice cream is an either-or action.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A situation where only two results are possible.
The game was an either-or action: win or lose.
3. A step that rules out any middle option.
Signing the form was an either-or action for the team.
4. A simple test with just two answers.
The quiz question was an either-or action: true or false.