Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cross-the-road
Phrase
/krɔːs ðə roʊd/
Definition
To go from one side of the road to the other, typically by walking.
Examples
- The chicken decided to cross-the-road to reach the other side.
- When it’s safe, look left and right before you cross-the-road.
- He always pauses to let pedestrians cross-the-road safely.
Meaning
The phrase describes the act of moving across a roadway, often involving the use of pedestrian crossings or sidewalks for safety.
Synonyms
- Traverse the street
- Walk across
- Make a crossing
