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bridge the gap
bridge the gap1. Literally, to function as a bridge and connect two points. Don't worry, there are rocks bridging the gap up ahead—we can cross there.2. To serve as a point of connection between disparate people or groups. I thought Senator Davis was working to bridge the gap between the parties on this controversial issue. A lingua franca is used to bridge the gap between people who do not speak the same language.3. To alleviate the effects of a shortcoming, usually temporarily. I just need to borrow some money to bridge the gap until I get paid again.See also: bridge, gapbridge the gap 1. Lit. to make a bridge that reaches across a space. The engineers decided to bridge the gap with a wooden structure. 2. Fig. to do or create something that will serve temporarily. We can bridge the gap with a few temporary employees.See also: bridge, gapbridge the ˈgap (between A and B) (also bridge the ˈgulf (between A and B) less frequent) make it easier to move from one thing to another or for two groups to communicate with each other: The hostel helps to bridge the gap between prison and life on the outside.See also: bridge, gap |