cross over
1 of 1verb/ˈkrɔsoʊvər/
Forms:crosses over,crossing over,crossed over,crossed over
1
to move from one side or place to another
- The pedestrians waited for the traffic light to change before they could safely cross over the busy intersection.
- The river was too wide to swim across, so they used a bridge to cross over to the other side.
- The athlete showcased impressive skills as they prepared to cross over multiple hurdles during the race.
2
to start to support a different, often opposing, group or individual
- The actor successfully crossed over from television to film, expanding their career.
- The researcher aimed to cross over from theoretical discussions to practical applications in the study.
- The company's innovative products allowed it to cross over into new markets.
- The artist's ability to cross over between traditional and digital mediums showcased their versatility.
- The professor encouraged students to cross over from their comfort zones and explore diverse academic disciplines.
3
to no longer be alive
- After a long battle with illness, the elderly woman peacefully crossed over in her sleep.
- The author's poignant novel explores themes of love and loss as characters cross over into the unknown.
- In some cultures, people believe that the souls of the departed cross over to a place of eternal peace.
- The spiritual leader spoke about the concept of crossing over as a natural part of the human experience.
- As the sun set on his final day, the old cowboy was ready to cross over to the next frontier.