cross-train
verb
cross-trained; cross-training; cross-trains
: to engage in various sports or exercises especially for well-rounded health and muscular development
: to train (an employee) to do more than one specific job
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We stagger vacations, cross-train team members and set clear client expectations so everyone gets their well-deserved break while maintaining high-quality, on-time delivery.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The city of Sunnyvale is known for its long-range financial planning that requires a forecasted 10-year balanced budget; public safety officers who are cross-trained for fire, police and emergency medical services; and a cautious approach to hiring.
—Mercury News Editorial, The Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2024
Also, coach your managers to cross-train key responsibilities across teams for appropriate coverage; ensure time-off requests are properly timed and balanced.
—Dr. Eric George, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
You’re encouraged to hike hills to build leg strength and endurance, jog to build aerobic fitness, and cross-train with mountain biking and weights.
—Kylie Mohr, Outside Online, 30 June 2024
Santa Clara County has become the state’s leader in using a red-flag measure that allows authorities to seize firearms from people who have exhibited threatening behavior, capping a years-long effort to cross-train local police and thwart preventable shootings.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
Dolphins seem one safety short: Even though nickel cornerback Nik Needham is being cross-trained to play safety, there is some concern about Miami’s depth and talent level at safety behind Jevon Holland and Poyer, the two starters.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
At Lita, every team member is cross-trained to perform FOH and BOH roles, rotating weekly positions.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Now the Buckeyes are deep enough at corner that Hancock cross-trained at nickel safety.
—Nathan Baird, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2023
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The city of Sunnyvale is known for its long-range financial planning that requires a forecasted 10-year balanced budget; public safety officers who are cross-trained for fire, police and emergency medical services; and a cautious approach to hiring.
—Mercury News Editorial, The Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2024
Also, coach your managers to cross-train key responsibilities across teams for appropriate coverage; ensure time-off requests are properly timed and balanced.
—Dr. Eric George, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
You’re encouraged to hike hills to build leg strength and endurance, jog to build aerobic fitness, and cross-train with mountain biking and weights.
—Kylie Mohr, Outside Online, 30 June 2024
Santa Clara County has become the state’s leader in using a red-flag measure that allows authorities to seize firearms from people who have exhibited threatening behavior, capping a years-long effort to cross-train local police and thwart preventable shootings.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
Dolphins seem one safety short: Even though nickel cornerback Nik Needham is being cross-trained to play safety, there is some concern about Miami’s depth and talent level at safety behind Jevon Holland and Poyer, the two starters.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
At Lita, every team member is cross-trained to perform FOH and BOH roles, rotating weekly positions.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Now the Buckeyes are deep enough at corner that Hancock cross-trained at nickel safety.
—Nathan Baird, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2023
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“Cross-train.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-train. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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