cross over
cross
ˈkrɔs
kraws
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ver
vər
vēr
/kɹˈɒs ˈəʊvə/

Definition & Meaning of "cross over"in English

to cross over
[phrase form: cross]
01

to move from one side or place to another

Grammatical Information
movement verb
regular
inseparable
present tense
cross over
3rd person singular
crosses over
past simple
crossed over
past participle
crossed over
Examples
The pedestrians waited for the traffic light to change before they could safely cross over the busy intersection.
02

to start to support a different, often opposing, group or individual

Examples
The actor successfully crossed over from television to film, expanding their career.
03

to no longer be alive

Examples
After a long battle with illness, the elderly woman peacefully crossed over in her sleep.
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