Crossing point: meaning, definitions and examples

🛂
Add to dictionary

crossing point

 

[ ˈkrɒsɪŋ pɔɪnt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

border control

A crossing point is a place where people or vehicles can cross a border between two countries. It is typically equipped with customs and immigration facilities.

Synonyms

border checkpoint, border crossing, checkpoint

Examples of usage

  • The refugees waited at the crossing point to enter the neighboring country.
  • The truck was stopped at the crossing point for inspection.
Context #2 | Noun

transportation

A crossing point is a location where roads, paths, or tracks intersect or cross each other.

Synonyms

crossroads, intersection, junction

Examples of usage

  • The traffic lights were installed at the crossing point to regulate the flow of vehicles.
  • The pedestrian bridge was constructed at the busy crossing point.

Translations

Translations of the word "crossing point" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ponto de cruzamento

🇮🇳 पार करने का बिंदु

🇩🇪 Kreuzungspunkt

🇮🇩 titik persimpangan

🇺🇦 точка перетину

🇵🇱 punkt przecięcia

🇯🇵 交差点

🇫🇷 point de croisement

🇪🇸 punto de cruce

🇹🇷 kavşak noktası

🇰🇷 교차점

🇸🇦 نقطة تقاطع

🇨🇿 bod křížení

🇸🇰 bod križovania

🇨🇳 交叉点

🇸🇮 točka križišča

🇮🇸 krosspunktur

🇰🇿 қиылысу нүктесі

🇬🇪 გადაკვეთის წერტილი

🇦🇿 kəsişmə nöqtəsi

🇲🇽 punto de cruce

Word origin

The term 'crossing point' has been in use since the early 20th century to refer to locations where crossing or intersecting occurs. It is derived from the combination of 'crossing,' meaning to move across from one side to another, and 'point,' indicating a specific place or location. The concept of crossing points has been vital in the context of borders and transportation, facilitating the movement of people and goods between different areas.