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crossover

/ˈkrɒs.əʊ.və/

Übersetzung: Substantiv, das einen Punkt oder Vorgang des Übergangs, des wechselseitigen Austauschs oder der Vereinigung zwischen verschiedenen Bereichen, Gruppen oder Stilen bezeichnet, z. B. in Genetik, Politik, Musik oder Verkehrswegen.

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noun

B2formalcommon/ˈkrɒs.əʊ.və/

A noun referring to a point or process of transition, interchange, or combination between different sections, groups, or styles, such as in genetics, politics, music, or physical pathways.

  • 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen Punkt oder Vorgang des Übergangs, des wechselseitigen Austauschs oder der Vereinigung zwischen verschiedenen Bereichen, Gruppen oder Stilen bezeichnet, z. B. in Genetik, Politik, Musik oder Verkehrswegen.
  1. Genetic exchange C1 formal scientific

    The exchange of genetic material between paired chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis, leading to new combinations of genes.

    • Crossover during meiosis increases genetic diversity in offspring.
    • The process of crossover occurs between homologous chromosomes.
    • Scientists studied the frequency of crossover events in the genome.

    🇩🇪Crossing-over

    Synonyme: crossing overrecombination

  2. Cross-party voter B2 formal american political

    A voter registered with one political party who chooses to vote in the primary election of another party.

    • Crossover voters can significantly influence primary election outcomes.
    • The candidate appealed to crossover voters from the opposing party.
    • Some states restrict crossover voting in their primaries.

    🇩🇪Wechselwähler bei Vorwahlen

  3. Genre blending B2 informal art

    The act of combining elements from different styles or genres, especially in popular music, to attract a broader audience.

    • The band's crossover between rock and hip-hop was a huge success.
    • Her album is a crossover of jazz and electronic music.
    • Crossover hits often top multiple music charts.

    🇩🇪Genrevermischung

    Synonyme: blendcross-pollinationfusionhybridmix

  4. Crossing path B1 formal

    A designated path or area, often marked, where one can cross a street, railroad, or other barrier to reach the other side.

    • Use the pedestrian crossover to safely cross the busy road.
    • The railroad crossover was closed for maintenance.
    • A marked crossover helps pedestrians navigate the intersection.

    🇩🇪Überquerung

    Synonyme: crossingcrosswalkpedestrian crossingzebra crossing

  • crossovers plural form
  • crossovers' possessive plural form
  • crossover's possessive singular form