Meaning & Definition of word "Bridge"

Bridge

/brɪdʒ/

1. A structure built to span physical obstacles such as a body of water, valley, or road.
- Example: The Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic symbol of San Francisco.
2. A means of connection or transition between two things.
- Example: The artist created a bridge between traditional and modern styles in her work.
3. In a card game, the section of play or the game itself (also known as bridge contracts).
- Example: They spent their Saturday afternoon playing bridge at the community center.

1. To connect or to make a bridge over or across something.
- Example: The new highway will bridge the gap between the two cities.
2. To provide a means of communication or transition between two groups or ideas.
- Example: The program aims to bridge the cultural differences between the communities.

●Old English 'brycg', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'brug' and German 'Brücke'.

burn one's bridges:

To eliminate any possibility of returning to a previous position or situation.

bridging the gap:

Making a connection or reconciliation between two groups or ideas.

bridge the divide:

To bring together two differing parties or groups.

overpass:

A bridge that carries a road or railway over another road or railway.

viaduct:

A long bridge composed of many spans, used to cross a valley.

causeway:

A raised road or path across low or wet ground.

Meaning: To bridge to something means to connect or transition smoothly.

● Example Sentence: Let's bridge to the next topic in our discussion.

Meaning: Bridge as a term used in online gaming to connect players.

● Example Sentence: We need to bridge our teams to play together.