Cut across
verb
To go through or across a place, making a shorter route.
We cut across the park to save time.
Often appears as...
- cut across the path
- cut across the field
verb
To impact or affect different groups or things in a similar way.
The issue of climate change cuts across all sections of society.
Often appears as...
- cut across boundaries
- cut across categories
verb
To interrupt someone when they are speaking.
He cut across her explanation with an impatient question.
Often appears as...
- cut across the conversation
- cut across the speech
verb
To go through or across a place, making a shorter route.
We cut across the park to save time.
Often appears as...
- cut across the path
- cut across the field
verb
To impact or affect different groups or things in a similar way.
The issue of climate change cuts across all sections of society.
Often appears as...
- cut across boundaries
- cut across categories
verb
To interrupt someone when they are speaking.
He cut across her explanation with an impatient question.
Often appears as...
- cut across the conversation
- cut across the speech
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Shortcuts
It refers to a physical path or route that is shorter than the usual way.
Let's cut across the soccer field instead of walking around it.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Efficiency
This usage often implies a desire to save time or be more efficient.
To catch the bus on time, we cut across the alley.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Disapproval
Some may view cutting across as disrespectful, especially on private property.
The neighbors disliked it when people cut across their yard.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Shortcuts
It refers to a physical path or route that is shorter than the usual way.
Let's cut across the soccer field instead of walking around it.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Efficiency
This usage often implies a desire to save time or be more efficient.
To catch the bus on time, we cut across the alley.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Disapproval
Some may view cutting across as disrespectful, especially on private property.
The neighbors disliked it when people cut across their yard.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Shortcuts
It refers to a physical path or route that is shorter than the usual way.
Let's cut across the soccer field instead of walking around it.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Efficiency
This usage often implies a desire to save time or be more efficient.
To catch the bus on time, we cut across the alley.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Disapproval
Some may view cutting across as disrespectful, especially on private property.
The neighbors disliked it when people cut across their yard.
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