cross over
Idioms-
Change from one field or affiliation to another, as in Graham Greene crossed over from the Anglican to the Roman Catholic Church , or If he doesn't run I'm going to cross over to the Democratic Party . [First half of 1900s]
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Also, cross over to the other side . Die, as in It's a year since my grandmother crossed over to the other side . [c. 1930]
Example Sentences
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“It’s not easy for anyone to cross over late,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
There’s supposed to be a threshold that you cross over, take off your coat and your shoes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026
The central Tower of Jesus Christ will grow with the addition of the rest of the cross over the next few months, eventually standing at 172 metres tall.
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025
Mendes hit a cross over the Leverkusen defence for Pacho to head in at the far post.
From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025
I made the sign of the cross over my own hammering heart and retreated, then rushed through the village, wanting nothing more than to flee.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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