Go across to Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡoʊ/ /əˈkɹɔs/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

GOH uh-KRAWSS TOO, tuh, tih

UK

ɡˈəʊ/ /əkɹˈɒs/ /tˈuː

guh-OH uh-kROSS TOO

Definition

To move from your current place to another point, often by crossing a road, space, or boundary, usually to reach someone or something.

Usage & Nuances

Often used with places or people ('go across to the shop', 'go across to her'). Implies physical movement, usually with some obstacle like a street or room. More conversational than formal; can sound informal or direct.

• Spanish: cruzar hacia - ir hacia
• Portuguese (BR): atravessar para - ir até
• Portuguese (PT): atravessar para - ir até
• Chinese (Simplified): 走过去
• Chinese (Traditional): 走過去
• Hindi: उस पार जाना - के पास जाना
• Arabic: انتقل إلى - اذهب إلى الجهة الأخرى
• Bengali: ওপারে যাওয়া - কাছে যাওয়া
• Russian: перейти к - перейти через
• Japanese: 向こうへ行く - 渡って行く
• Vietnamese: đi sang (đến)
• Korean: 건너가다 - 넘어가다
• Turkish: karşıya geçmek - yanına gitmek
• Urdu: پار جانا - کے پاس جانا
• Indonesian: menyeberang ke - pergi ke

Example Sentences

I want to go across to the bakery for some bread.

basic

Can you go across to the other side of the street?

basic

She saw her friend and decided to go across to say hello.

basic

Let’s go across to that café and grab a coffee.

natural

I’ll go across to your place after work if that’s OK.

natural

Whenever there’s a problem, he just goes across to his neighbor for advice.

natural