cross-train

verb

cross-trained; cross-training; cross-trains

intransitive verb

: to engage in various sports or exercises especially for well-rounded health and muscular development

transitive verb

: to train (an employee) to do more than one specific job
cross-training noun

Examples of cross-train in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Owners are cross-trained in sales for both companies, and the few employees of the businesses will soon be cross-trained as well. Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 4 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of cross-train was in 1958

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Cite this Entry

“Cross-train.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-train. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

cross-train

verb
ˈkrȯs-ˌtrān
: to engage in various sports or exercises especially for well-rounded health and muscular development
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