Bridge the gap/gulf/divide (between A and B) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "bridge the gap/gulf/divide (between A and B)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-06-09 10:06

Meaning of Bridge the gap/gulf/divide (between A and B)

Bridge the gap/gulf/divide (between A and B) American British phrasal verb

1. To be used as a bridge aiming at connecting two points

During the corrective maintenance, the engineers bridged the gap next to the main road to ensure the traffic flow.

2. To lessen the differences between two disparate things or people

Interpreter plays a crucial role in every international negotiation, they help bridge the gulf between two diplomats who speak different languages.

3. To make up for the deficiency

Bridging the divine in the manufacturing process by employing more workers is the only way to maintain profit.

This new study aims to bridge the gap in the sexual knowledge of youngers nowadays.

Grammar and Usage of Bridge the gap/gulf/divide (between A and B)

Verb Forms

  • bridge the gap/gulf/divide (between A and B)
  • bridges the gap/gulf/divide (between A and B)
  • bridged the gap/gulf/divide (between A and B)
  • bridging the gap/gulf/divide (between A and B)

The verb "bridge" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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