bridge bridge /ˈbrɪdʒ/

noun

1. () A structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.  ( span , bridge )
   a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
    The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is one of the most iconic bridges in the world
   The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is one of the most iconic bridges in the world
   
   
2. () A circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected  ( bridge circuit , bridge )
   a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected
   
3. () Something resembling a bridge in form or function  ( bridge )
   something resembling a bridge in form or function
    His letters provided a bridge across the centuries
   his letters provided a bridge across the centuries
   
4. () Any of various card games based on whist for four players  ( bridge )
   any of various card games based on whist for four players
    Bridge is a popular card game that requires a lot of strategy
   Bridge is a popular card game that requires a lot of strategy
   
   
5. () The hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose  ( bridge )
   the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose
    Her glasses left marks on the bridge of her nose
   her glasses left marks on the bridge of her nose
   
   
6. An upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands  ( bridge , bridge deck )
   an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands
    The captain was on the bridge, steering the ship through the stormy waters
   The captain was on the bridge, steering the ship through the stormy waters
   
7. The link between two lenses; rests on the nose  ( bridge , nosepiece )
   the link between two lenses; rests on the nose
   
8. A denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth  ( bridge , bridgework )
   a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth
   
9. A wooden support that holds the strings up  ( bridge )
   a wooden support that holds the strings up
   

verb

1. () Connect or reduce the distance between  ( bridge over , bridge )
   connect or reduce the distance between
    The engineer's task was to bridge the two sides of the river, connecting the communities that had been separated for decades.
   The engineer's task was to bridge the two sides of the river, connecting the communities that had been separated for decades.
   
2. () Make a bridge across  ( bridge )
   make a bridge across
    Bridge a river
   bridge a river
   
3. Cross over on a bridge  ( bridge )
   cross over on a bridge