bridging
Linking two sides
Bridging is the act of spanning a gap or creating a connection between two things.
A bridging loan provides temporary financing between transactions.
In construction, bridging refers to structural supports between joists.
Figuratively, bridging describes efforts to connect divided groups or ideas: The mediator focused on bridging their differences.
The word emphasizes transition and connection across separation.
Extending across something
- closingFinal stage of something
- overcomingDefeating a challenge
- crossingPoint where paths intersect
- fillingMaterial placed within
narrowing · connecting · surmounting · divide · chasm · gulf · disparity · distance
Curved spanning structure
- beamStructural support member
- trussLoad-bearing beam arrangement
- girderMain structural support beam
- cantileverBeam supported one end
suspension · viaduct · aqueduct · trestle · overpass · drawbridge · pontoon · causeway
Agent linking two parties
- liaisonConnector between groups
- go-betweenAgent connecting separate parties
- facilitatorNeutral process guide
- mediatorNeutral conflict resolver
negotiator · broker · conduit · peacemaker · arbiter · moderator · diplomat · envoy
Segment of text
- changeoverComplete shift between systems
- shiftMovement or work period
- conversionAct of changing states
- progressionSequential forward movement
adaptation · modulation · segue · crossover · interim · interlude · phasing · stepping stone
Harmonious mutual connection
- bondingForming close connections
- relationshipConnection between entities
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- empathySharing another's emotions
communication · interpersonal · liaison · networking · solidarity · unity · fellowship · camaraderie
Combining parts into whole
- unificationMerging into one entity
- mergerCorporate combination
- fusionJoining into unity
- amalgamationUniting into one
convergence · blending · harmonization · melding · assimilation · coalescence · incorporation · interweaving
spanning
Extending across something
- closingFinal stage of something
- overcomingDefeating a challenge
- crossingPoint where paths intersect
filling · narrowing · connecting · surmounting · divide · chasm · gulf · disparity · distance · rift
arch
Curved spanning structure
cantilever · suspension · viaduct · aqueduct · trestle · overpass · drawbridge · pontoon · causeway · flyover
intermediary
Agent linking two parties
- liaisonConnector between groups
- go-betweenAgent connecting separate parties
- facilitatorNeutral process guide
mediator · negotiator · broker · conduit · peacemaker · arbiter · moderator · diplomat · envoy · emissary
passage
Segment of text
- changeoverComplete shift between systems
- shiftMovement or work period
- conversionAct of changing states
progression · adaptation · modulation · segue · crossover · interim · interlude · phasing · stepping stone · pathway
rapport
Harmonious mutual connection
- bondingForming close connections
- relationshipConnection between entities
- understandingMental comprehension of something
empathy · communication · interpersonal · liaison · networking · solidarity · unity · fellowship · camaraderie · reconciliation
synthesis
Combining parts into whole
- unificationMerging into one entity
- mergerCorporate combination
- fusionJoining into unity
amalgamation · convergence · blending · harmonization · melding · assimilation · coalescence · incorporation · interweaving · meshing
- colony behaviorswarming, foraging, division of labor, caste system, food storage
- connectionslink, links, connect, connection, tie
- negotiationbargaining, bargain, negotiate, mediation, compromise
- Scoutingbadges, scout, Boy Scouts, campfires, scouts
- conversation tacticsactive listening, mirroring, small talk, deflection, changing subject
- Girl ScoutsDaisy, Daisies, Junior, sash, sashes
bridgingdisconnecting
Breaking an established link
separating · severing · detaching · unlinking · disjoining
bridgingdividing
Separating into parts
fragmenting · polarizing · partitioning · separating · fracturing
- bridging the gapConnecting separated elements
- bridging loanShort-term credit between transactions
- thermal bridgingConductive bypass through insulation
- bridging ligandCoordinates multiple metal centers