crossing

Describes something that goes across or intersects, such as a road or path.

ruОписывает то, что пересекает или переходит что-либо, например дорогу или путь.esDescribe aquello que cruza o atraviesa algo, como una carretera o un camino; también se refiere a lo que está situado de través o que sirve para cruzar.frDécrit ce qui traverse ou franchit quelque chose, comme une route ou un chemin, ou ce qui se trouve en travers.deBeschreibt etwas, das etwas anderes überquert oder kreuzt, z. B. eine Straße oder einen Weg.ptDescreve aquilo que atravessa ou cruza algo, como uma rua ou um caminho; também se refere ao ato de atravessar ou ao ponto onde coisas se cruzam.zh表示穿过、横越或交叉的，如穿过道路或路径；也指横跨的、相交的。arيصف ما يقطع أو يعبر شيئًا ما، مثل طريق أو مسار. ويشير أيضًا إلى ما هو متقاطع أو مستعرض.

1. Angry or annoyed A2 informal british

   Feeling or showing slight anger or irritation.

   • She was crossing with him for being late.
   • He gave her a crossing look when she interrupted.
   • The teacher was crossing about the noise in the classroom.

   ruСердитый или раздражённыйesenfadado, molestofren colère, irritédeVerärgert oder gereiztptIrritado ou aborrecidozh生气或恼怒arغاضب أو منزعج

   Antonyms: calmcontenthappypleasedserene

• more crossing comparative form
• most crossing superlative form

A noun referring to a place where two or more roads, paths, or lines intersect, or an act of going across something such as a street, border, or body of water.

ruМесто, где пересекаются две или более дорог, путей или линий, или акт пересечения чего-либо, такого как улица, граница или водоём.esLugar donde se cruzan dos o más caminos, vías o líneas, o el acto de cruzar algo como una calle, frontera o masa de agua.frEndroit où deux ou plusieurs routes, voies ou lignes se croisent, ou action de traverser quelque chose comme une rue, une frontière ou un plan d'eau.deStelle, an der sich zwei oder mehr Straßen, Wege oder Linien kreuzen, oder die Handlung des Überquerens von etwas wie einer Straße, einer Grenze oder einem Gewässer.ptLugar onde duas ou mais estradas, caminhos ou linhas se cruzam, ou o ato de atravessar algo, como uma rua, uma fronteira ou um curso de água.zh两条或多条道路、路径或线路相交的地方，或穿越某物（如街道、边界或水域）的行为。arالمكان الذي تتقاطع فيه طرق أو مسارات أو خطوط، أو عملية عبور شيء كشارع أو حدود أو مسطح مائي.

1. Place to cross A2 formal

   A designated place where a street, railway, or river can be crossed safely.

   • Use the pedestrian crossing to get to the other side of the road.
   • The railway crossing has barriers that go down when a train is coming.
   • There is a ferry crossing at the end of the river.

   ruПереходesPasofrPassage (pour traverser)deÜbergangptTravessiazh人行横道arمعبر

   Synonyms: crosswalkfordgrade crossinglevel crossingpedestrian crossingzebra crossing

2. Journey across water B1 formal

   A trip or voyage across a body of water, such as a sea or ocean.

   • The crossing from England to France took two hours.
   • They had a rough crossing due to the storm.
   • The ship made a smooth crossing across the Atlantic.

   ruПереправаesTravesía por marfrtraverséedeÜberfahrtptTravessiazh横渡arعبور

   Synonyms: journeypassagetransittripvoyage

3. Intersection B1 formal

   A point where two or more roads, paths, or lines meet and cross each other.

   • Turn left at the next crossing.
   • The accident happened at a busy crossing.
   • There is a traffic light at the crossing of Main Street and Elm Avenue.

   ruПерекрёстокesCrucefrcroisementdeKreuzungptCruzamentozh交叉口arتقاطع طرق

   Synonyms: crossroadcrosswayintersectionjunction

• crossings plural form
• crossings' possessive plural form
• crossing's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия перемещения или перехода с одной стороны на другую, а также пересечения или прохождения над чем-либо.esVerbo que indica el acto de moverse o pasar de un lado a otro, atravesar o cruzar por encima de algo, o disponer dos cosas en forma de aspa o entrecruzarlas.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se déplacer ou de passer d'un côté à l'autre, ainsi que le fait de traverser ou de passer par-dessus quelque chose, ou encore de croiser (des éléments entre eux).deVerb, 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.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de se mover ou passar de um lado para o outro, atravessar algo, ou cruzar/colocar algo em posição cruzada.zh表示从一侧移动到另一侧的动作，也指越过或穿过某物。还可表示两条线或事物相交、交叉。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الانتقال من جانب إلى آخر، أو عبور شيء ما أو المرور فوقه، وكذلك التقاطع أو التصالب.

1. Move from one side to another A1 formal

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

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

   ruПересекатьescruzarfrtraverserdeÜberquerenptAtravessarzh穿过arالعبور

   Synonyms: fordgo acrosspass overtraverse

2. Draw lines across A2 formal

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

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

   ruПеречеркнутьestacharfrbarrerdeDurchstreichenptRiscarzh划掉arشطب

   Synonyms: canceldeletescore outscratch outstrike out

3. Oppose or hinder B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПеречитьesoponerse o frustrarfrContrecarrer, s'opposer àdeSich widersetzenptContrariarzh违背arيعارض

   Synonyms: blockcontradictdefyfoilfrustrateimpedeobstructopposeresistthwart

   Antonyms: advanceaidassistfurtherhelpsupport

4. Produce hybrid C1 formal scientific

   To breed individuals from different species or varieties.

   • 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.

   ruСкрещиватьesCruzar (producir híbridos)frCroiser (hybrider)deKreuzenptCruzarzh杂交arتهجين

   Synonyms: crossbreedinterbreed

• crossed past participle
• crossed past simple
• crossing present participle
• crosses third person singular

Phrasal variants: cross offcross out