bridge the gap

bridge the gap

1. 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, gap
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bridge 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, gap
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

bridge 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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • gap
  • bridge over
  • bridge over (something)
  • fit together
  • connect up
  • graft
  • power on
  • join together
  • connect with someone
  • connect with something
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Now, he has apparently found a way to bridge the gap and complete his proof of Fermat's famous conjecture.
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Many rental projects have been delayed due to construction slowdown, causing some renters and buyers to seek short-term rental apartments to bridge the gap.
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Although the top four vendors maintained their respective market rankings in 1999 from 1998, Sun Microsystems managed to further bridge the gap with Compaq, which ranked third in the market.
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But because that method can expose volunteers to high levels of potentially dangerous drugs, scientists have sought a small-animal model that could bridge the gap between laboratory culture and human trials, giving them some idea of a drug's potential toxicity.
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Triple DES, which offers a much higher level of security than single DES, is intended to bridge the gap between DES and the future Advanced Encryption Standard, which is under development by NIST's Information Technology Laboratory.
Triple DES Is Now A Federal Standard
The agreement helps "bridge the gap," said Leonard Boxer, Esq.
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In Cosmos 1402's case, notes Leifer, "we could not detect any fission products in the samples.' On the other hand, says Steven After good of the Los Angeles-based Committee to Bridge the Gap, the administration's Strategic Defense Initiative is funding the development of much higherpowered space-borne reactors, "despite President Reagan's pledge that [SDI] would offer a non-nuclear defense.'
Cosmos 1402's uranium remains
Powered by Google Developers Launchpad, the programme aims to boost and speed the growth of tech startups locally and bridge the gap between the idea stage and the implementation stage.
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[USA] Apr 21 (ANI): Gaming and virtual reality (VR) could bridge the gap between urban societies and nature, claimed a recent study.
Virtual reality could serve as environmental education tool
It is the easiest way to bridge the gap between the two.
Rural digital network should be improved for uniform progress
I went into the 2018 Radiological Society of North America's (RSNA) annual scientific exhibition with a picture of medical imaging's place in the healthcare universe based on the need to bridge the gap between radiology and surgery.
Bridging the gap between radiologists and surgeons for better patient outcomes
It comes after the M.E.N reported on a the Bridge The Gap project which is saving lives across Greater Manchester.
Heroes save man who threatened to leap off bridge
King Salman affirmed the importance of this conference to bridge the gap, renounce discord and unify the ranks, looking forward to reach outcomes of achieving the Islamic unity.
The Kingdom Will Adhere its Commitments and Initiatives in Achieving Hopes of Muslims, Vows the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques