crossed

• Beschreibt einen Zustand von Ärger oder Verstimmung, oft wegen einer bestimmten Sache. Bezieht sich außerdem auf etwas, das gekreuzt oder überkreuzt ist.

Describes a state of being angry or annoyed.

1. Angry or annoyedA2informalbritish

   Feeling or showing anger or displeasure.

   Verärgert oder gereizt

   • She was crossed with him for being late.
   • He looked crossed when he heard the news.
   • Don't get crossed over such a small thing.

   Synonymeangryannoyeddispleasedfuriousirritatedmadsoreupsetvexed

   Antonymecalmcheerfulcontentdelightedhappypleased

2. Intersecting or lying acrossB1formal

   Placed or lying across something else, forming an X shape.

   Gekreuzt

   • The crossed wires caused a short circuit.
   • She sat with her legs crossed.
   • The two roads are crossed at the junction.

   Synonymecrisscrosscrosswisediagonalintersectingobliquetransverse

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, von einer Seite auf die andere zu gelangen, etwas zu überqueren oder zu kreuzen; auch im Sinne von sich überschneiden oder über etwas hinweggehen.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or going from one side to the other, or to intersect or pass over something.

1. Move from one side to anotherA1formal

   To go across something, such as a road, river, or border.

   Überqueren

   • Look both ways before you cross the street.
   • We crossed the bridge to reach the other side.
   • She crossed the border into France.

   Synonymefordgo acrosspass overtraverse

2. Draw lines acrossA2formal

   To draw a line across something, especially to cancel it.

   Durchstreichen

   • Cross out the wrong answers.
   • He crossed his name off the list.
   • Please cross your fingers for good luck.

   Synonymecanceldeletescore outscratch outstrike out

3. Oppose or hinderB2formal

   To go against someone's wishes or plans; to thwart.

   Sich widersetzen

   • Don't cross me if you know what's good for you.
   • She crossed the boss by missing the deadline.
   • He crossed the union and faced consequences.

   Synonymeblockcontradictdefyfoilfrustrateimpedeobstructopposeresistthwart

   Antonymeadvanceaidassistfurtherhelpsupport

4. Produce hybridC1formalscientific

   To breed individuals from different species or varieties.

   Kreuzen

   • Scientists crossed two types of roses to create a new variety.
   • They crossed a horse with a donkey to produce a mule.
   • Farmers cross breeds to improve crop yield.

   Synonymecrossbreedinterbreed

Phrasal-Variantencross offcross out