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bus bridge

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A temporary system of shuttle buses bypassing a failure, overhaul, or other outage in some other mode of transit (usually rail).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • A bus bridge is being put in place for the stations affected by the recent train derailment.

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A device for connecting two disparate hardware buses.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computer-hardware, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Swedish: ersättningsbuss — Temporary shuttle bus