Cross off
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.
Often appears as...
- cross off an item
- cross off a task
verb
To remove someone or something from consideration.
Being late to the interview crossed him off the list of potential hires.
Often appears as...
- cross off the list
- cross off the option
Usage tips
Disapproving
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.
Often appears as...
- cross off an item
- cross off a task
verb
To remove someone or something from consideration.
Being late to the interview crossed him off the list of potential hires.
Often appears as...
- cross off the list
- cross off the option
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Task Completion
Use 'cross off' when you have completed an item and want to indicate that it’s no longer pending.
After reading the book, I could finally cross it off my reading list.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Action
'Cross off' often means to literally make a visible mark, like a line, over text.
He took the pen and crossed off his old address on the letter.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Needed
It can mean something is no longer required, such as a task you thought you needed to do but don't.
Turns out I don't need to make dinner, so I crossed it off my chores.
Pro Tip 1/3Task Completion
Use 'cross off' when you have completed an item and want to indicate that it’s no longer pending.
After reading the book, I could finally cross it off my reading list.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Action
'Cross off' often means to literally make a visible mark, like a line, over text.
He took the pen and crossed off his old address on the letter.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Needed
It can mean something is no longer required, such as a task you thought you needed to do but don't.
Turns out I don't need to make dinner, so I crossed it off my chores.
Pro Tip 1/3Task Completion
Use 'cross off' when you have completed an item and want to indicate that it’s no longer pending.
After reading the book, I could finally cross it off my reading list.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Action
'Cross off' often means to literally make a visible mark, like a line, over text.
He took the pen and crossed off his old address on the letter.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Needed
It can mean something is no longer required, such as a task you thought you needed to do but don't.
Turns out I don't need to make dinner, so I crossed it off my chores.
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