Across 1 going, looking etc from one side of a space, area, or line to the other side:    Flying across the Atlantic.    We gazed across the valley.    Would you like me to help you across the road? (=help you to cross it) 2 reaching or spreading from one side of an area to the other;    A deep crack across the ceiling.    The only bridge across the river.    Slowly a smile spread across her face.    Do you think this shirt is too tight across the shoulders?    right across: The damn fool has parked right across the entrance to the drive way. 3 on or towards the opposite side of something:    My best friend lives across the road.    Jim yelled across the street to his son.    just across: He knew that just across the border lay freedom.    across something from: Across the street from where we're standing, you can see the old churchyard. 4 in every part of a country, organization, etc:    a TV series that became popular across five continents.    right across: Teachers are expected to teach a range of subjects right across the curriculum. home