How to Pronounce "bridge over"
expression
ˈbɹɪdʒ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
BRIJ-OH-ver
bɹˈɪdʒ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
bri-JOH-vuh
Definition
To deal with or find a way around a problem or obstacle; to overcome something difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪdʒ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
bɹˈɪdʒ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRIJ-OH-ver
UK
bri-JOH-vuh
Listen in Context
We need to bridge over our differences to work together.
It took some time to bridge over the gap between the two communities.
The new plan will help us bridge over financial problems.
We managed to bridge over our past disagreements and became friends.