bridge over vs connect

bridge over and connect both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bridge over	No	No	Yes	No
connect	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, connect is a hypernym of bridge over; that is, connect is a word with a broader meaning than bridge over:

Other hypernyms of bridge over include link, link up, tie.

bridge over (verb)	connect (verb)
connect or reduce the distance between	make a logical or causal connection
suffice for a period between two points	join for the purpose of communication
	join by means of communication equipment
	connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
	land on or hit solidly
	plug into an outlet
	hit or play a ball successfully
	establish communication with someone
	establish a rapport or relationship
	be or become joined or united or linked
	be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation