Intersect

/ˌɪntərˈsɛkt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To meet or cross at a common point; to cut across one another.

The two roads intersect at the traffic light.

To share a common area or element; to have points in common.

The two sets intersect at the number five.

To divide or separate into parts by crossing or meeting.

Lines on a graph intersect at various coordinates.

Late Middle English: from Latin intersect- 'cut between, divide', from the verb intersecare.

intersecting lines

Lines that cross each other at one or more points.

intersecting paths

Paths that meet and share a common point.

where two worlds intersect

Where two distinct areas or fields overlap.

intersection

The point or place where two things cross each other.

interconnection

A mutual connection between two or more things.

intersecting

Crossing or being crossed at a point or line.

To overlap in interests or activities.

Our projects intersect in a lot of places, making collaboration easier.

To meet or encounter someone unexpectedly.

I didn't expect to intersect with you here at the event.