crossover
UK: ˈkrɒsˌəʊvə | US: ˈkrɔːsˌoʊvər
n. 1. A point or place of crossing from one side to another.
n. 2. A blend or hybrid of two distinct genres, styles, or categories.
n. 3. (Basketball) A dribbling move where the ball is quickly switched from one hand to the other to evade a defender.
The word "crossover" combines "cross," derived from Old English cros (via Latin crux), meaning "to traverse or intersect," and "over," from Old English ofer, indicating movement above or beyond. Originally literal (e.g., crossing a river), it evolved metaphorically to describe hybrids (e.g., music genres) or technical maneuvers (e.g., sports). The logic reflects physical or conceptual bridging between two domains.
The new bridge serves as a crossover for pedestrians and cyclists.
Her music is a crossover of jazz and electronic beats.
The player executed a perfect crossover to bypass the defender.
The novel is a crossover between science fiction and historical drama.
The crossover event featured characters from two popular TV series.