1 C1 neutral
to form a bridge-like connection across a gap or opening
"Wet sand can bridge up inside the narrow chute."
both
bridge up
C1 neutral both transitive/intransitive
to form or create a bridge-like connection or blockage across a space
In plain English
to make something stretch across a gap
What does "bridge up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
A very rare expression. It appears mostly in technical, industrial, or descriptive contexts, especially where material forms a bridge across an opening.
Words that pair with "bridge up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
gap opening hopper channel space
How to conjugate "bridge up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
bridge up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bridges up
he/she/it
Past simple
bridged up
yesterday
Past participle
bridged up
have + pp
-ing form
bridging up
continuous
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block across bridge over form a bridge span
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