Bridge (brĭj), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Bridged (brĭjd); p. pr. & vb. n.Bridging.] 1. To build a bridge or bridges on or over; as, to bridge a river.
Their simple engineering bridged with felled trees the streams which could not be forded.
Palfrey.
2. To open or make a passage, as by a bridge.
Xerxes... over Hellespont
Bridging his way, Europe with Asia joined.
Milton.
3. To find a way of getting over, as a difficulty; — generally with over.