buffer (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbʌfər/
Definition
A person or thing that reduces shock, impact, or distress by acting as a protective barrier or intermediary.
Examples
The mediator served as a buffer between the two angry parties.
The thick forest acted as a natural buffer against the wind.
She tried to be a buffer for her younger siblings, shielding them from their parents' arguments.
How to Use buffer
- buffer against (prepositional phrase)
- To act as a protective barrier or intermediary against something harmful or unpleasant. — "The government tried to implement policies that would buffer the economy against recession."
- buffer zone (collocation)
- An area separating two opposing forces or regions, often to reduce conflict or tension. — "A demilitarized buffer zone was established between the two countries."
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