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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His drive was known to cross over into workplace viciousness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
Why do you think some U.K. acts cross over and some don’t?
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
Mendes hit a cross over the Leverkusen defence for Pacho to head in at the far post.
From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025
No MMA fighter since the rise of the UFC has been able to cross over and become a boxing world champion.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025
I could cut through there, cross over to Jose Marti Boulevard, and get home that way.
From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez
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