bridge the gap

American  

[brij thuh gap] / ˈbrɪdʒ ðə ˈgæp /

idiom

1. 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.

2. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of bridge the gap

First recorded in 1855–60, in the literal sense

Example Sentences

These “easy wins” bridge the gap between exhaustion and sustenance without forcing you to spend $72 on a pair of sad burrito bowls from a takeout app.

From Salon

The music in “Kpop Demon Hunters” managed to balance those frenetic shifts with “enough stability melodically to bridge the gap with Top 40 pop,” said Kotecha, who is also an accomplished songwriter with credits on hits for One Direction and Ariana Grande.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was openly political, urging grassroots activists around the world to bridge the gap between rich and poor while calling on wealthier countries to better protect the environment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shooting Benson Boone’s trademark leaping acrobatics at his Coachella debut this year gave me the chance to bridge the gap between musical generations.

From Los Angeles Times

How and when do you think China might bridge the gap in performance between its technological development and its faltering economy?

From The Wall Street Journal