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bridge
The word evokes a sense of transition and reconciliation. It is the physical or conceptual link that allows passage from one state, place, or idea to another, removing a barrier that previously prevented movement or communication.
Countable when referring to the physical engineering structure like a stone bridge. Uncountable when referring to the act of bridging or the concept of connectivity.
Meanings
A structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a river or road, providing passage over it.
The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous landmark in San Francisco.
A connection or link that fills a gap between two different things, ideas, or groups of people.
The new treaty serves as a bridge between the two warring nations.
The part of a stringed instrument that supports the strings and transmits their vibrations to the body.
The musician carefully adjusted the bridge of the violin to improve the tone.
The part of a pair of eyeglasses that rests on the nose.
The bridge of his glasses was slightly bent after the accident.
The platform or station from which a ship is steered and commanded.
The captain remained on the bridge throughout the storm.
A card game in which four players in two partnerships compete to win tricks.
They spend every Friday evening playing bridge at the local club.
Examples
The engineers are building a new bridge over the river.
The internship served as a bridge to a full-time career.
He replaced the wooden bridge on his acoustic guitar.
She adjusted the bridge of her glasses on her nose.
The officer reported the ship's position from the bridge.
My grandmother has played bridge for over thirty years.
The dentist installed a porcelain bridge to replace the tooth.
The new policy aims to bridge the gap between employees.
Phrasal Verbs
bridge over
to bypass or avoid a problem or gap by creating a connection
The company tried to bridge over the funding shortfall by taking a short-term loan.