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Meaning of build bridges | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
bɪld ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪz

Definitions

Often followed by between or to: to establish friendly relations or links.

idiomatic, intransitive

Equivalents

Español acercar posturas tender puentes tender un puente

Examples

“to build⟳ bridges between China and the West”
“The Tories appear⟳ to have⟳ embarked on permanent conflict with the European Union. Instead of building bridges they are burning them.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

build castles in the air build character build down build in build into build on

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