Bridging
/ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo connect or join two things, often to overcome a difference or gap.
/ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/
Connecting two things
They are bridging the cultural divide between the two groups.
💡 Simply: To make a connection between two things.
More Examples
The new program bridges the gap between the old and new systems.
How It's Used
"The engineers are bridging the gap between the two buildings."
"The software bridges the gap between the two operating systems."
The act of connecting two things; a connection or link.
/ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/
An act of connecting
The bridging of the river was a significant engineering feat.
💡 Simply: The act of making a connection.
More Examples
The document describes the bridging of the two systems.
How It's Used
"The bridging of the financial gap was crucial to the project's success."
From the verb "bridge", ultimately from Old English *brycg, meaning a raised way over water.
The word has long been used in engineering contexts, but its broader metaphorical use has become more common in recent centuries.
Memory tip
Think of a bridge connecting two separate landmasses.
Word Origin
"raised way"