crossover

American  

[kraws-oh-ver, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌoʊ vər, ˈkrɒs- /

noun

1. a bridge or other structure for crossing over a river, highway, etc.

2. Genetics.

   1. crossing over.

   2. a genotype resulting from crossing over.

3. Popular Music.

   1. the act of crossing over in style, usually with the intention of broadening the commercial appeal to a wider audience.

   2. music that crosses over in style, occasionally sharing attributes with several musical styles and therefore often appealing to a broader audience.

4. Also called crossover voter.  U.S. Politics. a member of one political party who votes for the candidate of another party in a primary.

5. crossover network.

6. Railroads. a track structure composed of two or more turnouts, permitting movement of cars from either of two parallel and adjacent tracks to the other.

7. Dance.

   1. a step in which dancers exchange places.

   2. a step involving partners in which the woman moves from one side of her partner to the other, crossing in front of him.

8. Bowling. a ball that strikes the side of the head pin opposite to the bowling hand of the bowler.

9. (in plumbing) a U -shaped pipe for bypassing another pipe.

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crossover British  

/ ˈkrɒsˌəʊvə /

noun

1. a place at which a crossing is made

2. genetics

   1. another term for crossing over

   2. a chromosomal structure or character resulting from crossing over

3. railways a point of transfer between two main lines

4. short for crossover network

5. a recording, book, or other product that becomes popular in a genre other than its own

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adjective

1. (of music, fashion, art, etc) combining two distinct styles

2. (of a performer, writer, recording, book, etc) having become popular in more than one genre

Etymology

Origin of crossover

First recorded in 1785–95; noun use of verb phrase cross over

Example Sentences

If its viewership shares some crossover with “Rings of Power,” that shouldn’t be surprising.

From Salon

But Mike White, creator of “The White Lotus,” represents the show’s most intertwined cultural crossover.

From Los Angeles Times

The influencer and reality star was on the precipice of making her debut on the dating series before the latest crossover attempt by a member of ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ was derailed.

From Los Angeles Times

In the meantime, the crossover strategy has become its key feature.

From Los Angeles Times

Based on the current trajectories of those moving averages for the XLF, the crossover will occur on Monday.

From MarketWatch