B2 adjective Neutral

bridge

/brɪdʒ/

Used to describe something that serves as a transitional or temporary connection between two different states, periods, or entities. In academic and business contexts, it often refers to measures taken to fill a gap until a permanent solution is established.

Beispiele

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1

I used a bridge loan to pay for my new house while waiting for the sale of my old one to finalize.

I used a bridge loan to pay for my new house while waiting for the sale of my old one to finalize.

2

The administration implemented a bridge solution to maintain services during the transition to the new software.

The administration implemented a bridge solution to maintain services during the transition to the new software.

3

That protein bar was just a bridge snack to get me through until the late dinner.

That protein bar was just a bridge snack to get me through until the late dinner.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bridge
Verb
bridge
Adjektiv
bridge
Verwandt
bridging
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Merkhilfe

Visualize a physical bridge connecting two cliffs; a 'bridge course' or 'bridge loan' is the structure that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be.

Schnelles Quiz

The university recommends a ____ program for students transitioning from high school to graduate-level research.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: bridge

Beispiele

1

I used a bridge loan to pay for my new house while waiting for the sale of my old one to finalize.

everyday

I used a bridge loan to pay for my new house while waiting for the sale of my old one to finalize.

2

The administration implemented a bridge solution to maintain services during the transition to the new software.

formal

The administration implemented a bridge solution to maintain services during the transition to the new software.

3

That protein bar was just a bridge snack to get me through until the late dinner.

informal

That protein bar was just a bridge snack to get me through until the late dinner.

4

The college offers a bridge course for students who need to strengthen their math skills before starting the engineering program.

academic

The college offers a bridge course for students who need to strengthen their math skills before starting the engineering program.

5

The company secured bridge funding to cover operational costs until the next major investment round.

business

The company secured bridge funding to cover operational costs until the next major investment round.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bridge
Verb
bridge
Adjektiv
bridge
Verwandt
bridging

Häufige Kollokationen

bridge loan bridge loan
bridge course bridge course
bridge funding bridge funding
bridge solution bridge solution
bridge program bridge program

Häufige Phrasen

bridge the gap

bridge the gap

burn one's bridges

burn one's bridges

cross that bridge when you come to it

cross that bridge when you come to it

Wird oft verwechselt mit

bridge vs bridging

Bridging is often used as a gerund or present participle, whereas 'bridge' as an adjective is a fixed attributive noun used to describe a specific type of resource.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word 'bridge' functions as an adjective primarily in an attributive position, meaning it must come before a noun. It is most common in technical, financial, or educational contexts.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often try to use it as a predicative adjective (e.g., 'The solution was bridge'), which is incorrect; it should always modify a noun directly (e.g., 'It was a bridge solution').

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Merkhilfe

Visualize a physical bridge connecting two cliffs; a 'bridge course' or 'bridge loan' is the structure that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from Old English 'brycg', of Germanic origin, referring to a structure carrying a road over an obstacle.

Grammatikmuster

Attributive use only (precedes the noun) Non-gradable (cannot be 'very bridge') Fixed noun-adjunct form
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western business culture, 'bridge financing' is a standard term for short-term capital used until a company secures permanent financing.

Schnelles Quiz

The university recommends a ____ program for students transitioning from high school to graduate-level research.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: bridge

Ähnliche Wörter

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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