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cross off

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkrɔs ˈɔf/ · UK /ˌkrɒs ˈɒf/

cross off means: To draw a line through writing, usually to remove it from a list.

verb

DRAW THROUGHB1

To draw a line through writing, usually to remove it from a list.

  • Cross off the wrong name.
  • She crossed my number off the list.
  • Have you crossed off everyone who cannot come?

How to use it: cross something off a list (Cross his name off the guest list.); cross it/them off (These names are wrong, so cross them off.)

Similar words: cross out, strike out, delete

Common phrases: cross off something, cross a name off

MARK COMPLETEB2

To finish a task or treat it as finished, especially one on a list.

  • We can cross off that task now.
  • I finally crossed a marathon off my bucket list.
  • How many jobs have you crossed off today?

How to use it: cross something off one's list (Finishing the report lets me cross another task off my list.)

Similar words: complete, finish, tick off

Common phrases: cross off something, cross a task off

Questions about cross off

What does cross off mean?

To draw a line through writing, usually to remove it from a list.

What is cross off in other languages?

Türkçe: üstünü çizmek · Español: tachar · Français: rayer · Deutsch: durchstreichen · Italiano: depennare · 日本語: 線を引いて消す

How do you pronounce cross off?

In American English /ˌkrɔs ˈɔf/; in British English /ˌkrɒs ˈɒf/.

How do you use cross off in a sentence?

Cross off the wrong name. She crossed my number off the list.

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