Cross out Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɹɔs/ /ˈaʊt
KRAWSS-owt
kɹˈɒs/ /ˈaʊt
kross-OWT
Definition
To draw a line through a word or item to show that it should be ignored, deleted, or is no longer needed.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily informal or neutral; often used with lists, mistakes, or test answers. Common collocations: 'cross out your name', 'cross out the wrong answer'. Not interchangeable with 'delete' (digital) or 'erase' (remove completely).
Spanish: tacharPortuguese (BR): riscarPortuguese (PT): riscarChinese (Simplified): 划掉Chinese (Traditional): 劃掉Hindi: काट देनाArabic: اشطبBengali: কেটে দেওয়া - কেটে লোওয়াRussian: зачеркнутьJapanese: 消す (線を引く) - 線を引いて消すVietnamese: gạch bỏ - gạch điKorean: 줄을 긋다 - 지우다 (줄을 그음으로써)Turkish: üstünü çizmekUrdu: کاٹ دینا - لائن لگا دیناIndonesian: coret - coretkan
Example Sentences
Please cross out the wrong answers.
basic
I crossed out my old phone number and wrote the new one.
basic
If you make a mistake, just cross it out and try again.
basic
You can cross out any items you've already bought on your shopping list.
natural
The teacher told me to cross out the answer I changed my mind about.
natural
Don’t forget to cross out anything unnecessary before handing in your notes.
natural