cross wires
cross wires · crosses wires · crossed wires · crossing wires
To cause difficulty; to interact in a way that generates conflictTo cause difficulty; to interact in a way that generates conflict.
Meaning
2 sensesTo cause difficulty; to interact in a way that generates conflict.
To interact in a way that causes confusion or interference.
Origin
From the way two electrical wires that cross can create a short circuit. Possibly a backFrom the way two electrical wires that cross can create a short circuit.
Possibly a back formation from get one's wires crossed.
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Forms
crosses wires, crossing wires, crossed wires, crossed wires| Base form | cross wires · to cross wires |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | crosses wires |
| Present participle | crossing wires |
| Past simple | crossed wires |
| Past participle | crossed wires |
irregular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle