bridge the gap

[ brij thuh gap ]

idiom

1. to create a connection between things that are separated either physically or metaphorically:

   The mentorship program helps bridge the gap between middle school and high school.

2. to fill in a gap or lack, as of time, money, understanding, or opportunity:

   Student loans allow many to bridge the gap and be able to afford a college education.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bridge the gap¹

First recorded in 1855–60, in the literal sense

Example Sentences

Scientists can now begin to bridge the gap between the earliest and final stages of binary star systems -- two stars that orbit a shared center of gravity -- to further our understanding of how stars form, how galaxies evolve, and how most elements on the periodic table were created.

From Science Daily

She’s now studying a course in the US, certified by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches, hoping to eventually bridge the gap between information, resources and access to specialists for women from all kinds of backgrounds in India.

From BBC

Another fixture will follow in February against Ireland A at Bristol's Ashton Gate as the RFU aims to get back to more regular fixtures to help help bridge the gap between Premiership and Test rugby.

From BBC

"We need to bridge the gap up to where young people become fully informed of what is out there, what the dangers are, what the types of drugs are, and what the effects of those can be," she said.

From BBC

Those approaches have long tried to bridge the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians through polite dialogue and education.

From BBC