span a gap

Frequency: 5.02.8 per million words

To extend across a physical space or to connect two different points in time or ideas.

gapVERB + NOUN

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span

Examples (10)

  • A new suspension bridge was built to span the gap between the two islands.
  • The initiative aims to span the gap in educational opportunities for students from different backgrounds.
  • His artwork successfully spans the gap between Eastern and Western cultures.
  • A single plank of wood was placed to span the gap in the broken walkway.
  • This advanced course will span the gap from basic principles to expert-level knowledge.
  • Open communication is the only way to span the generational gap.
  • The novel spans the historical gap between the World Wars, showing profound societal changes.
  • The new software spans the gap between mobile and desktop applications, offering seamless integration.
  • An impressive glass ceiling spans the entire gap of the atrium.
  • Her career spanned the gap from traditional print media to the digital age.