- 1[intransitive, transitive] (of lines, roads, etc.) to meet or cross each other intersect (something) a pattern of intersecting streets The lines intersect at right angles. intersect with something The path intersected with a busy road.
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- 2[transitive, usually passive] intersect something (with something) to divide an area by crossing it The landscape is intersected with spectacular gorges.
intersect
verbNAmE//ˌɪntərˈsɛkt//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they intersect he / she / it intersects
past simple intersected
-ing form intersecting
Check pronunciation: intersect