bridge over

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bridge over

This money will bridge over our expenses until next year.

Definition

Verb: 1. To connect two separated things or places, or to reduce the distance or gap between them. 2. To be sufficient to last for a specific period of time or to cover a need between two points in time.

Usage

This verb is used to describe the action of creating a connection or providing enough resources to span a gap, whether physical or temporal.

Examples
  • Connecting or spanning a gap:
    • The new ferry service will bridge over the river until the damaged bridge is repaired.
    • A temporary footpath was built to bridge over the flooded section of the trail.
  • Being sufficient for a period:
    • Her savings should bridge over the financial gap until she finds a new job.
    • This small snack will bridge over the time between now and dinner.
Advanced Usage
  • Bridge over troubled water: This phrase, popularized by the Simon & Garfunkel song, is an idiom meaning to provide help and support during a difficult time. It uses the core concept of "bridging over" a problem.
    • Example: "Thank you for your kindness; you really helped me bridge over troubled water."
Variants and Related Words
  • Bridge (verb): The simpler form, meaning to make a bridge over or to connect.
    • Example: "The project aims to bridge the digital divide."
  • Bridge (noun): A structure carrying a pathway or road over a depression or obstacle.
  • Span (verb): To extend across (a gap or interval).
Synonyms
  • Connect
  • Span
  • Link
  • Tide over
  • See (someone) through
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Tide over: To help someone through a difficult period, especially by providing what is needed for a short time. This is a close synonym for the second meaning.
    • Example: "Can you loan me twenty dollars to tide me over until payday?"
Related Idioms
  • Build bridges: To promote friendly relations between people or groups.
    • Example: "The cultural exchange program helped build bridges between the two communities."
bridge over

This money will bridge over our expenses until next year.

Verb
  1. connect or reduce the distance between
  2. suffice for a period between two points
    • This money will keep us going for another year

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