Cross over
/ˈkrɒs ˈəʊvə/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To move from one side of something to another, typically a physical space or divide.
- The cat crossed over the brook to reach the other side.
- We crossed over the bridge to get to the park.
2. To change from one condition, activity, or state to another.
- After years of being an accountant, David decided to cross over into teaching.
- The band has crossed over to more mainstream music genres.
3. To appeal to or become popular with a different group of people.
- The actor crossed over from TV to become a successful movie star.
- Her country album crossed over to the pop charts and gained a wider audience.
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