cross pollinate
/ˈkrɔsˌpɑləˌneɪt/
verb
- To transfer pollen from one plant to another, allowing them to fertilize and produce seeds.
- Bees cross-pollinate flowers as they move from one blossom to another.
- The gardener used a small brush to cross-pollinate the tomato plants by hand.
- Farmers sometimes cross-pollinate corn to create a stronger hybrid.
- To share ideas, information, or influences between different fields, groups, or cultures, leading to new developments.
- The two companies decided to cross-pollinate their marketing strategies for better results.
- Working in different departments allows employees to cross-pollinate their skills.
- The conference helped cross-pollinate ideas between scientists and artists.