In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To bridge the gap

To reduce differences and reconcile

The idiom "to bridge the gap" means to reduce differences and reconcile. It is an informal expression that means to find common ground between two people or groups who are opposed to each other, or to find a way to bring them together. The idiom is thought to have originated in the early 20th century, and it is believed to be a reference to the way that a bridge can connect two sides of a river or other obstacle.

The other options for the meaning of the idiom are incorrect. To push people apart means to make them more distant from each other. To mend a broken bridge means to repair a bridge that has been damaged or destroyed. To slander someone means to make false and malicious statements about them.