act as buffer

Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words

To function as a protective barrier or intermediary.

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Examples (10)

  • The organization acts as a buffer between the management and the union.
  • Her savings acted as a buffer against unexpected medical bills.
  • The neutral country was designed to act as a buffer between the two rival powers.
  • A strong support network acts as a crucial buffer against the stresses of modern life.
  • The wetlands act as a natural buffer, absorbing excess rainwater and preventing floods.
  • This chemical solution will act as a buffer to maintain a stable pH level.
  • An older sibling can often act as a buffer between younger children and their parents.
  • The project manager acts as a buffer, filtering client feedback before it reaches the development team.
  • A layer of fat on the animal's body acts as a buffer against the cold.
  • The escrow account acts as a buffer to protect both the buyer's and seller's interests during the transaction.