Synonyms

bridge the gap

American

[brij thuh gap] / ˈbrɪdʒ ðə ˈgæp /

idiom

to create a connection between things that are separated either physically or metaphorically.

The mentorship program helps bridge the gap between middle school and high school.
to fill in a gap or lack, as of time, money, understanding, or opportunity.

Student loans allow many to bridge the gap and be able to afford a college education.

Etymology

Origin of bridge the gap

First recorded in 1855–60, in the literal sense

Example Sentences

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For some homeowners, solar panels have helped bridge the gap.

From Los Angeles Times

South Korea recently provided 25 trillion won, or about $17.5 billion, in liquidity to exporters to help them bridge the gap caused by tariff shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal

As long as you’re in good health, you can buy term insurance in your 50s and 60s that can bridge the gap until you retire, perhaps covering the last 10 years of paying off your mortgage.

From MarketWatch

City leaders should consider offering financial incentives, such as those used in other cities, to bridge the gap to profitability, McOsker said, citing programs in other central business districts.

From Los Angeles Times

But she can often struggle to bridge the gap between her longer-term projections, including a forecast for “tens of billions” in annual AI revenue over the next few years, and the very near term.

From Barron's

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