build bridges
/ˌbɪld ˈbrɪdʒɪz/NEUTRAL · C1
Meaning
to improve relations between people who disagree
Examples
- 1The new head teacher is trying to build bridges between the school and local parents.
- 2After the argument, Tom built bridges with his in-laws by inviting them for Sunday lunch.
- 3The festival helped build bridges between old and new residents of the town.
- 4Maria has been building bridges with her ex-husband so their children can have a calmer life.
- 5Could a joint summer fair build bridges between the two villages after years of rivalry?
Grammar
build changes: builds, built, building. Add between or with before the people.
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