bridge · noun C /brɪdʒ/
bridge (STRUCTURE)
A2 a structure that is built over a river, road, train tracks, etc., to allow people and vehicles to cross from one side to the other
Dictionary examples:
We drove across/over the bridge.
The Brooklyn Bridge spans the East River from Brooklyn to Manhattan.
Learner example:
We can see Bogaz bridge from [the] window. (Key English Test; A2; Turkish)
bridge (CONNECTION)
C2 something that connects two groups, organizations, etc., and improves the relationship between them
Dictionary example:
They are trying to build bridges with neighboring countries.
Learner example:
It is difficult to prevent this but we must do our best to build bridges between countries. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Swedish)
