take across
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To go, to proceed.
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Having checked the enemy's advance on my retreating column, I then took across the field to join the head of my command, when a squad of the enemy's cavalry concealed in the woods fired, wounding me through the leg.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To take (something) with oneself to a new place or situation; to transfer.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “take across” mean?
To go, to proceed.
Is “take across” formal or informal?
take across is generally dated.