bridge

Definition

  • noun: a structure built over something (such as a river) so that people or vehicles can get across
  • noun: a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle
  • verb: to make a bridge over or across (something)
  • verb: to make a bridge over or across
  • usually used figuratively
  • synonyms: span, overbridge, truss bridge

Examples

  • They hope to 'build a bridge' between the two cultures. [=they hope to help the people in the two cultures understand each other]

  • I don't know how we'll pay the bills if you quit your job, but 'we'll cross that bridge when we come to it'.

  • We had our differences in the past, but that's all 'water under the bridge' now.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - You didn't have to come after me again. - Yes, I did, because I love you. You're the best decision I ever made, I just forgot. And then I fell off a bridge and things got pretty weird after that. But I'm never going to forget again. Look, I know that I've been in a bad mood for the last... (..)
    2009 17 Again
  • (..) I'm just going to ask you out, okay? Like a grownup. Just two friends having dinner. Then if it turns into anything else, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. No. Good night. I'll buy every student a laptop. You would deny the children of laptops? - Miss Masterson, the children. (..)
    2009 17 Again