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network bridge

network bridge

5.0
A device that connects parts of a computer network so they work as one
  • noun
  • /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk brɪdʒ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : puente de red
  • To connect two separate networks, we installed a bridge that allows seamless data transfer.

Examples

  • A network bridge can greatly improve the performance of a local area network by reducing traffic.

  • The network bridge allows different parts of the system to communicate effectively.

  • You can use it as a network bridge, you could use it for a serial port, and even this one is really cool as Ausb drive for connecting up disk images.

Synonyms

bridge
vsnetwork bridge
  • Specialized
15 6.6

A system that moves tokens or data from one blockchain to another

connects general network segments into one network, not limited to blockchains
bridge agent
vsnetwork bridge
  • Specialized
5.5

A program or device that connects two systems and translates data so they can communicate

focuses on linking segments rather than translating protocols

Antonyms

isolation
172 3.7

A state of being alone and cut off from other people physically or emotionally

disconnection
9 4.2

Being separate from people, things, or contact, for example losing internet

How Capable

gateway
  • Specialized
11 4.6
router
  • Specialized
35 3.5
to switch
123 1.0
network bridge
  • Specialized
5.0
to hub
  • Specialized
1 6.3
repeater
  • Specialized
5 4.8

Surface Forms

network bridge singular
network bridges plural

Morphology

network + bridge

The meaning is directly derivable from the constituents: 'network' specifies the domain and 'bridge' denotes a link or connector, so a learner who knows both words can infer it is a device that connects network segments. Noun+noun compounding with 'bridge' as a metaphorical connector is common cross-linguistically and in technical language, making the expression predictable for a B1 learner.

Etymology

Network bridge comes from the simple picture of a road bridge that joins two places. A network bridge is a device that joins two parts of a computer network, so data can 'connect' or move between them and the parts work as one.