to cross
1. to move or pass across something from one side to the other
I need to cross the street to get to the store.
Preciso cruzar a rua para chegar à loja.
2. to intersect or meet at a point
The two roads cross at the town center.
As duas estradas cruzam no centro da cidade.
3. to place one thing over another in an X shape
She crossed her arms across her chest.
Ela cruzou os braços sobre o peito.
4. to breed animals or plants of different varieties
They crossed two dog breeds to create a new one.
Eles cruzaram duas raças de cães para criar uma nova.
5. to thwart or oppose someone's plans
Don't cross me if you know what's good for you.
Não me cruze se souber o que é bom para você.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cruzar os dedos - to cross one's fingers (hope for good luck)
cruzar a linha - to cross the line (go too far)
cruzar espadas - to cross swords (engage in conflict or debate)
cruzar o caminho - to cross someone's path (encounter)
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