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crosses

v.
US //ˈkɹɔsɪz// UK //kɹˈɒsɪz// cross·es
  1. 1 to go across (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    to move from one side of something to the other side.

    to move across a line, path, or area from one side to the other. This third-person singular form takes a direct object.

    Example

    The cat always crosses the street when it sees the neighbor's dog.

    Example

    The highway crosses the state line at a remote mountain pass where the altitude often causes sudden weather shifts.
  2. 2 to intersect (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    when two lines or roads meet and go over each other.

    to meet and intersect at a specific point. Used for lines, paths, or abstract concepts that overlap.

    Example

    The main road crosses the railway track just outside the village.

    Example

    The narrative crosses several timelines, weaving together the experiences of three generations within a single family home.

Last updated June 20, 2026