English Expression · Intermediate
crossing keeper
A member of railway staff who looks after a level crossing
Pronunciation: say crossing keeper
Meaning
A member of railway staff who looks after a level crossing.
Example
All these level crossings have hand-operated gates, and are manned by crossing-keepers.
All these level crossings have hand-operated gates, and are manned by crossing-keepers.
Practice tips
- Practice crossing keeper out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.