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crossover

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɹɔˌsoʊvɝ// UK //kɹˈɒsəʊvɐ// cross·over Vulgar

n. a mix of two different styles or groups. You use this when a person or thing moves from one area into another, like a singer who starts making movies.

n. the process or result of transitioning from one distinct style, category, or field to another. Often describes a product or person that appeals to multiple diverse audiences simultaneously.


SIMPLE

The new car is a crossover between a truck and a sedan.

CONTEXTUAL

The athlete's successful crossover from professional basketball to acting surprised many critics who doubted his range.

COMPLEX

In modern marketing, a successful crossover occurs when a niche product gains mainstream traction without alienating its original core demographic through perceived commercialisation.

Synonyms
Origin

Deverbal from cross over.

Usage

Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'crossover hit' or 'crossover appeal'.

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