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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Citizens of both countries routinely cross over to do business and visit relatives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
"We didn't think that it would cross over and be as big as it became."
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
While many apartment scouts do the work as an independent side gig, some like Miesha Gantz of East Hollywood are beginning to cross over into the formal real estate industry.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Some Danish students cross over the bridge from Copenhagen every day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
Here Route 1 joined the Thruway to cross over the broad river.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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