Cross off Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɹɔs/ /ˈɔf
KRAWS-awf
kɹˈɒs/ /ˈɒf
kros-OF
Definition
To draw a line through an item on a list to show that it has been completed or is not needed anymore.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with lists, like tasks or shopping. Often followed by the thing removed: 'cross off an item' or 'cross off your name.' Informal; 'tick off' or 'check off' are similar but use a checkmark instead of a line.
Spanish: tacharPortuguese (BR): riscarPortuguese (PT): riscarChinese (Simplified): 划掉 - 勾掉Chinese (Traditional): 劃掉 - 勾掉Hindi: लिख देना (सूची से) - काट देनाArabic: يشطبBengali: কেটে ফেলা - কেটে দেওয়াRussian: вычеркнутьJapanese: 線を引いて消すVietnamese: gạch bỏKorean: 지우다 - 줄을 그어 빼다Turkish: üstünü çizmekUrdu: کاٹ دینا - فہرست سے نکال دیناIndonesian: coret - mencoret
Example Sentences
Please cross off the items you have already bought.
basic
She likes to cross off each task as she finishes it.
basic
I forgot to cross off his name from the guest list.
basic
Can you cross off milk? We already have some at home.
natural
Nothing feels better than crossing off the last thing on your to-do list.
natural
After his promotion, he could finally cross off 'get a better job' from his goals.
natural