cross-train
verb
cross-trained; cross-training; cross-trains
: to engage in various sports or exercises especially for well-rounded health and muscular development
: to train (an employee) to do more than one specific job
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All these guys cross-train at some point in practice.
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David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
The stations each have cash registers as well as printers and are staffed by employees cross-trained in driver and vehicle services, according to Giannoulias.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Organizations that cross-train employees, diversify their supply chains, and prepare alternative strategies are far better equipped to withstand economic shocks.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The emergency medical technicians and paramedics staffing those ambulances will also all be cross-trained to fight fires.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
We stagger vacations, cross-train team members and set clear client expectations so everyone gets their well-deserved break while maintaining high-quality, on-time delivery.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The city of Sunnyvale is known for its long-range financial planning that requires a forecasted 10-year balanced budget; public safety officers who are cross-trained for fire, police and emergency medical services; and a cautious approach to hiring.
—Mercury News Editorial, The Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2024
Also, coach your managers to cross-train key responsibilities across teams for appropriate coverage; ensure time-off requests are properly timed and balanced.
—Dr. Eric George, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
You’re encouraged to hike hills to build leg strength and endurance, jog to build aerobic fitness, and cross-train with mountain biking and weights.
—Kylie Mohr, Outside Online, 30 June 2024
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David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
The stations each have cash registers as well as printers and are staffed by employees cross-trained in driver and vehicle services, according to Giannoulias.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Organizations that cross-train employees, diversify their supply chains, and prepare alternative strategies are far better equipped to withstand economic shocks.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The emergency medical technicians and paramedics staffing those ambulances will also all be cross-trained to fight fires.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
We stagger vacations, cross-train team members and set clear client expectations so everyone gets their well-deserved break while maintaining high-quality, on-time delivery.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The city of Sunnyvale is known for its long-range financial planning that requires a forecasted 10-year balanced budget; public safety officers who are cross-trained for fire, police and emergency medical services; and a cautious approach to hiring.
—Mercury News Editorial, The Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2024
Also, coach your managers to cross-train key responsibilities across teams for appropriate coverage; ensure time-off requests are properly timed and balanced.
—Dr. Eric George, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
You’re encouraged to hike hills to build leg strength and endurance, jog to build aerobic fitness, and cross-train with mountain biking and weights.
—Kylie Mohr, Outside Online, 30 June 2024
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“Cross-train.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-train. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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