bridge the gap

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === bridge the gap (third-person singular simple present bridges the gap, present participle bridging the gap, simple past and past participle bridged the gap) (idiomatic) To serve as or create a connection between disconnected or disparate things. 2013, Phil McNulty, "Aston Villa 2-1 Bradford (3-4)", BBC Sport, 22 January 2012: The Bantams bridged the gap between the bottom division of English league football and the Premier League to secure a place at Wembley, despite a 2-1 second-leg defeat. ==== Translations ====