cross-file

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Word: Cross-file

Part of Speech: Verb

Basic Definition: To "cross-file" means to have your name listed as a candidate for more than one political party during an election.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "cross-file" when talking about elections and candidates.
• It is mostly used in political contexts.

Example:

• "In the upcoming election, she decided to cross-file for both the Democratic and Republican parties."

Advanced Usage:

• In some regions, cross-filing may be a strategy to gain more votes by appealing to a wider audience.
• Cross-filing can also refer to the practice of candidates running in multiple elections or positions at the same time.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "cross-file," but related terms include "cross-filing" (noun) which refers to the act of cross-file.

Different Meanings:

• The term is primarily used in a political context. In other contexts, "cross-file" is not commonly used and may not have different meanings.

Synonyms:

• Run in multiple parties
• File with multiple parties

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs related to "cross-file," but you might hear phrases like "throw your hat in the ring," which means to enter a competition, especially in politics.

Summary:

"Cross-file" is a specific term used in politics when a candidate registers to run for more than one party.

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Verb

1. have one's name listed as a candidate for several parties

Synonyms

• register