bridge over

/brɪdʒ ˌoʊvər/
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Other forms: bridged over; bridging over

Definitions of bridge over
  1. verb
    connect or reduce the distance between
    synonyms: bridge
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    type of:
    connect, link, link up, tie
    connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
  2. verb
    suffice for a period between two points
    synonyms: keep going, tide over
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    type of:
    answer, do, serve, suffice
    be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
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