1 A2 neutral
To lead, guide, or transport someone or something from one side of something to the other
"The lollipop lady took the children across the busy road every morning."
separable
take across
A2 neutral separable transitive
To transport or guide someone or something to the other side of something
In plain English
Help someone get from one side of something to the other side
What does "take across" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 A2 neutral
To transport something from one place or group to another, especially across a physical or organizational boundary
"They took the aid supplies across the border in a convoy of trucks."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To take (escort/transport) across (to the other side) — fully transparent.
Actually means
Help someone get from one side of something to the other side
Usage tip
This is a relatively transparent, literal phrasal verb. Common in everyday contexts: taking someone across a street, a river, or a room. Less commonly used figuratively.
Words that pair with "take across"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
road river street bridge border room
How to conjugate "take across"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
take across
I/you/we/they
3rd person
takes across
he/she/it
Past simple
took across
yesterday
Past participle
taken across
have + pp
-ing form
taking across
continuous
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