What does "bridge loan" mean?

A sum of money loaned or borrowed for a short period of time in order to cover expenses until new expected funds become available.

What is a synonym for "bridge loan"?

Common synonyms include: bridge capital, bridging, tide over.

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Noun

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A sum of money loaned or borrowed for a short period of time in order to cover expenses until new expected funds become available.
"The merger, however, depends upon Icahn's ability to provide a bridge loan to help Pan Am cover losses during the low-traffic season."

"The merger, however, depends upon Icahn's ability to provide a bridge loan to help Pan Am cover losses during the low-traffic season."