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
Examples of cross-train in a Sentence
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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.
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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
Places like community health centers or primary care physicians can be cross-trained to help identify issues and connect people to care, and provide additional care if needed as well.
—Alice Park, Time, 18 July 2023
Four operational choices: focus and simplify; standardize and empower; cross-train; and operate with slack.
—Anna Oakes, Quartz, 6 June 2023
Firefighters and paramedics would then be cross-trained to make care more efficient and response times faster.
—Omari Daniels, Washington Post, 1 June 2023
This indicates a failure to establish standards, set expectations or even cross-train critical functions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 May 2023
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
Places like community health centers or primary care physicians can be cross-trained to help identify issues and connect people to care, and provide additional care if needed as well.
—Alice Park, Time, 18 July 2023
Four operational choices: focus and simplify; standardize and empower; cross-train; and operate with slack.
—Anna Oakes, Quartz, 6 June 2023
Firefighters and paramedics would then be cross-trained to make care more efficient and response times faster.
—Omari Daniels, Washington Post, 1 June 2023
This indicates a failure to establish standards, set expectations or even cross-train critical functions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 May 2023
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“Cross-train.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-train. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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