English · Phrasal verb Attested

take across

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To go, to proceed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

di chuyển, tiến hành

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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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To take (something) with oneself to a new place or situation; to transfer.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mang theo đến một nơi hoặc tình huống mới

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “take across” mean?

To go, to proceed.

Is “take across” formal or informal?

take across is generally dated.

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