intersect

7 definitions • 10 examples

(of lines, roads, etc.) to cross one another:

The roads intersect near the bridge.

This is the point where the line intersects the curve.

to divide an area into smaller parts by crossing it with straight lines:

The gardens are intersected by gravel paths.

If two things intersect, they are connected in some way and influence each other, usually by having some of the same parts, features, etc.:

She discusses some of the ways in which work and health intersect.

The book explores the intersecting lives of two siblings.

Our life experiences intersect with our particular circumstances to shape our values.

If sets (= groups of things with particular characteristics) intersect, they have some of the same members:

These datasets may overlap and intersect.

The report lists the numbers of women and minorities, but not the intersecting categories of women who are also members of other minorities.

to meet and go through or across:

[ T ] Weaver Street intersects Palmer Avenue at the next corner.

(of a line or surface) To intersect is to cross at a point or set of points.

if two things intersect, they come together and have an effect on each other:

intersect with sth We need to pinpoint the place where maximum achievable conservation intersects with the highest potential financial return.