Cross off

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verb

To draw a line through something on a list to show that it is finished or not necessary.

As I finished each task, I crossed it off my to-do list.
Visual representation of "cross off" - To draw a line through something on a list to show that it is finished or not necessary

Often appears as...

  • cross off an item
  • cross off a task
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Task Completion

Use 'cross off' when you have completed an item and want to indicate that it’s no longer pending.

Illustration for Task Completion
After reading the book, I could finally cross it off my reading list.
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Visual Action

'Cross off' often means to literally make a visible mark, like a line, over text.

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He took the pen and crossed off his old address on the letter.
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Not Needed

It can mean something is no longer required, such as a task you thought you needed to do but don't.

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Turns out I don't need to make dinner, so I crossed it off my chores.
Visual representation of the word "Cross off"

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