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cross off

1 of 1verb
/ˈkrɔs ɔf/
Forms:crosses off,crossing off,crossed off,crossed off
1

to mark an item or task on a list as completed or canceled by drawing a line through it

  • After finishing each assignment, the diligent student would cross it off the to-do list.
  • As the team accomplished milestones, they would cross off tasks on the project timeline.
  • The manager instructed the assistant to cross off the irrelevant items from the agenda.
  • To stay organized, the traveler would cross off visited destinations on the map.
  • In the digital era, people often use apps to cross off completed tasks for a sense of accomplishment.