intersection

1 of 1noun

/ˌɪn.tɜr.ˈsɛk.ʃən/

Forms:intersections

the place where two or more streets, roads, etc. cross each other

An intersection is a point where two or more roads, streets, or paths meet or cross each other. It is a place where vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists may need to stop or change direction to continue on their way. Intersections are often controlled by traffic signals, signs, or roundabouts to help manage the flow of traffic and ensure safety. They can vary in size and complexity, from simple crossroads to larger, multi-lane junctions, and are a key feature of transportation systems, allowing movement between different routes.

The traffic light at the intersection changed to red, stopping cars from all directions.
They waited for the green light at the busy intersection to continue their journey.
The city planned to redesign the intersection to improve safety and reduce congestion.
He noticed a new restaurant opening at the corner of the intersection where several roads converged.
She was involved in a minor accident at the intersection due to another driver running a red light.

Synonyms:

carrefour crossing crossway crossroad

a point where two or more lines meet

The graph shows an intersection of the two lines.
Engineers calculated the intersection of the beams.
The intersection forms a right angle.
The curves meet at a single intersection.
He marked the intersection on the map.

Synonyms:

intersection point point of intersection

common ground or overlap between theories, ideas, or phenomena

The study explored the intersection of psychology and sociology.
His work lies at the intersection of art and science.
The lecture focused on the intersection of ethics and technology.
There is an intersection between the two theories.
The conference discussed the intersection of climate policy and economics.

Synonyms:

convergence overlap

the set of elements that two or more sets have in common

The intersection of sets A and B contains three elements.
Mathematicians often study intersections of multiple sets.
The intersection operation is fundamental in set theory.
Students learned to find the intersection of sets using Venn diagrams.
The intersection includes only the shared items.

Synonyms:

Cartesian product product

points or sets of points shared by two or more geometric objects

Architects examine the intersection of structural elements.
The lines' intersection is labeled P.
The plane intersects the sphere at a circular intersection.
The intersection of a curve and a line can be calculated algebraically.
Surveyors measure the intersection of property boundaries.

the act of crossing or causing paths to meet

The quarterback's intersection with the defender allowed a play.
Pilots must avoid intersections of flight paths.
The cyclist anticipated the intersection of their route with traffic.
The maneuver required careful intersection of vectors.
Drivers need to watch for intersections with pedestrians.