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crossing

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/ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/ · cross-ing

The act of going across or passing through a barrier.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of going across or passing through a barrier.

ایک رکاوٹ کے پار جانے یا گزرنے کا عمل۔

پار

paar

Formal: عبور

Synonyms

passagecrosswaytransitionگزرگاہراستہعبور

Antonyms

obstructionblockageclosureرکاوٹبندشتکلیف

Common Collocations

  • pedestrian crossing
  • railway crossing
  • crossing road

Example Sentences

The pedestrian crossing was not visible from the distance.

پیدل چلنے والوں کا پار کرنے والا نشان دور سے نظر نہیں آ رہا تھا۔

Pedal chalne walon ka paar karne wala nishaan door se nazar nahi aa raha tha.

They built a new railway crossing for safety.

انہوں نے حفاظت کے لئے ایک نئی ریلوے گزرگاہ بنائی۔

Unhon ne hifazat ke liye ek nayi railway guzargah banai.

Make sure to stop at the crossing when the lights are red.

جب چراغ سرخ ہوں تو پار کرنے پر رکنے کو یقینی بنائیں۔

Jab chiragh surkh hon to paar karne par rukne ko yaqini banain.

Easily Confused With

cross:Cross refers to the physical act of going from one side to another, while crossing refers to the noun form of the act or the place where it occurs.

Word Family

cross
verbپار کرنا
crossable
adjectiveگزرنا ممکن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of crossing a street when you see a pedestrian crossing sign.

Imagine a busy street with a pedestrian crossing and traffic lights.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

وقت کا ایک سفر ہے، سبھی یہاں گزر رہے ہیں، کچھ راستوں پر چوراہا ہے، کچھ پل سر کر رہے ہیں۔

Waqt ka aik safar hai, sabhi yahan guzar rahe hain, Kuch raaston par chorahaa hai, kuch pul sar kar rahe hain.

Time is a journey, everyone is passing here, Some paths have intersections, some are crossing bridges.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

گزرنا بھی پڑتا ہے وقت کے ساتھ

guzaarna bhi parta hai waqt ke saath

One must move with the passage of time.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "cros" — cross, to pass through

First known use: 15th century

The term 'crossing' comes from the Old English 'cros', reflecting the action of going across something.