build bridges

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build bridges

/bɪld ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪz/ US, UK

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verb builds bridges · building bridges · built bridges

idiomatic, intransitive Often followed by between or to: to establish friendly relations or links. to build bridges between China and the West
Opposite: burn one's bridges

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verb to establish friendly relations or links

Español	acercar posturas, tender un puente, tender puentes

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@misc{build_bridges_2026,
  title = {build bridges},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/build%20bridges},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}