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cross-train, v.
Brit. |ˌkrɒsˈtreɪn|, U.S. |ˌkrɔsˈtreɪn|, |ˌkrɑsˈtreɪn|
[‹ cross- comb. form + train v.1 Compare earlier cross-training n.]
1. trans. To train (a person) to perform a new skill or job, esp. one which complements existing skills; to train in a number of related disciplines. Also intr.
1958Syracuse (N.Y.) Herald-Jrnl. 12 May 25/3 Donovan was named sales education director to organize and direct the training program and to cross-train field personnel of the Underwood Corp. 1977Aviation Week (Nexis) 4 Apr. 59 Army test pilots were cross-trained in both the YUH-60A and the YUH-61A, but the maintenance people were separated according to which helicopter they were assigned. 1986San Diego Union-Tribune (Nexis) 13 Mar. b3 The ambulances are manned by deputy sheriffs who have cross-trained as emergency medical technicians. 1995Times 17 Feb. 32 The more enterprising agencies suggested a compromise: take people with experience of other mainframes and cross-train them.
2. intr. Sport. To train in several different sports in order to improve fitness or performance in one's main sport.
1984Washington Post 26 Jan. b5 Running develops the calves and ignores the shins,..so you want to cross-train with something that strengthens the shins and gives you the needed flexibility. 1998Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram (Nexis) 21 Feb. 5 When a minor ache or pain arises during training, runners should ‘ice it, take some Ibuprofen and cross train on the bike or Stair Master until they feel strong enough to run’. 2003MBR Sept. 117/2 I'd only do cycling during the season, but cross-train in the off-season, including XC-skiing. |