Cross out
/krɒst aut/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To draw a line or lines through written words, indicating they should be disregarded or are incorrect.
- I made a mistake on the test, so I had to cross out my answer before writing the correct one.
- The editor asked her to cross out several paragraphs that were redundant.
2. To eliminate or remove something by crossing it out, often used figuratively to mean cancelling an idea or possibility.
- We can cross out flying to Paris this weekend; the tickets are too expensive.
- After discussing the proposal, they decided to cross out the initial idea and start over.
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