bridge

• bridge
• 1

  over a river/road etc

   [countable] a structure built over a river, road etc that allows people or vehicles to cross from one side to the other
• 2

  connection

  [countable] something that provides a connection between two things [= link]
• bridge between/to
• The training programme is seen as a bridge between school and work.
• a scheme to build bridges (=make a better relationship) between the police and the community
• 3

  ship

   [countable usually singular] the raised part of a ship from which the officers control it
• 4

  card game

   [uncountable] a card game for four players who play in pairs
• 5

  the bridge of your nose

   the upper part of your nose between your eyes
• 6

  pair of glasses

   [countable usually singular] the part of a pair of glasses that rests on your nose
• 7

  musical instrument

   [countable usually singular] a small piece of wood under the strings of a violin or guitar, used to keep them in position
• 8

  for teeth

   [countable] a small piece of metal that keeps false teeth in place by attaching them to your real teeth

• ➔ burn your bridges

  at burn1 (18)

  ; ➔ cross that bridge when you come to it

  at cross1 (10)

  ; ➔ be (all) water under the bridge

  at water1 (6)

Definition from the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Advanced Learner's Dictionary.