cross over

Idioms  

1. 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]

2. 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]

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Example Sentences

Taylor Frankie Paul is the next ‘Bachelorette,’ becoming the latest ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ star to cross over from Hulu to ABC’s competition-series lineup.

From Los Angeles Times

He keeps his knees squeezed together, making sure they don’t cross over onto my half of the train seat.

From Literature

He passed the spot where the cliffs hung over him in a dark and fearful arch and made the sign of the cross over himself.

From Literature

Apple relies heavily on Samsung’s displays for iPhones, so it’s possible the functionality could cross over.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s not easy for anyone to cross over late,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• span
• traverse
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