intersect

/ɪnˈsɛkt/

Definitions

1. verb

to come into contact or collision with something, especially at a point or in a particular place

“The two roads intersect at the city center.”

2. verb

to cut or divide something into two or more parts, typically by or as if by a line or plane

“The knife intersects the rope, creating two separate pieces.”

3. noun

a point or line where two or more things, such as roads or curves, meet or cross

“The intersection of the highway and the side road was marked with a large sign.”

Synonyms

  • cross
  • meet
  • merge

Antonyms

  • diverge
  • separate