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bridge the gap

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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

bridge the gap

to make a connection where there is a great difference He promises to change the tax laws to bridge the gap between the rich and poor.

Usage notes: often used with between, as in the example

See also: bridge, gap