cross

[US]/krɒs/
[UK]/krɔs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse beam used for execution or torture
vi. to intersect or move from one side to the other
vt. to make something intersect or pass through
adj. intersecting, contrary

Phrases & Collocations

cross-country skiing

cross oneself

on the cross

red cross

cross over

cross linking

radar cross section

cross flow

cross correlation

red cross society

cross sectional

cross infection

cross country

cross beam

cross road

cross from

cross stitch

cross talk

cross section area

cross out

scattering cross section

Example Sentences

the crossing of the Pennines.

cross an acquaintance on the street

Cross the road with care.

They crossed the road.

We are at cross purposes.

Cross by the subway please.

Real-world Examples

No, that thought doesn't cross my mind.

Source: Spoken English for interviews comes naturally.

When you're done, just press the cross.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

You want to know why, Morty? Because he crossed me.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

What's beyond that line, will I cross that line?

Source: Listening to Songs to Learn English (Selected Audio)

It looks like a comma crossed with a period.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

Attempts to cross the language barrier haven't always gone smoothly.

Source: Newsweek

Unfortunately, Einstein-rosen bridges can't actually be crossed.

Source: Kurzgesagt science animation

Look both ways before you cross the street.

Source: Talking to young children in English about illnesses

Raise your hand when you cross the street.

Source: American Family Universal Parent-Child English

This is embargoed until it crosses the tape.

Source: newsroom

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