cross-train

verb

ˈkrȯs-ˌtrān 

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

ˈkrȯs-ˌtrā-niŋ 

noun

Examples of cross-train in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

New hires learn all aspects of our agency to understand the importance of their roles and cross-train them as well. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025

Even some servers agree the higher tipped-minimums are bad news, as strapped owners respond to the higher cost by cutting their hours and cross-training them to juggle multiple roles. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025

The Ravens have cornerbacks who will cross-train at safety. —Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 July 2025

Establish backup systems and cross-train team members to ensure operations continue uninterrupted, regardless of circumstances. —Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025

Our strategy starts with proactive planning—teams align leave calendars early, identify workload peaks and cross-train members for seamless coverage. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025

Hinton, Drew Kendall and Cameron Williams will all be cross-trained in some fashion. —Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 13 June 2025

Bowman, who had 11 interceptions in his final three years with the Sooners, is being cross-trained at multiple positions in the secondary, but Atlanta’s coaches ultimately envision him as a nickelback. —Josh Kendall, New York Times, 20 May 2025

All these guys cross-train at some point in practice. —David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for cross-train

• abstain
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• attain
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Kids Definition

cross-train

verb

ˈkrȯs-ˌtrān

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