cut across in WordNet English dictionary

1. travel across or pass over
   "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"
   traverse  track  cover  cross  pass over  get over  get across  cut through  cut across 
   
2. cut using a diagonal line
   crosscut  cut across 
   
3. be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations
   "Opinions on bombing the Serbs cut across party lines"
   cut across