This is the 5639th most frequent German word.
bindeglied
"Bindeglied" means "link" or "connecting element."
In this sentence, 'Bindeglied' is used to refer to a connecting element or link that serves as a bridge between two groups, the generations in this case.
Das Bindeglied zwischen den Generationen ist oft die Großeltern.
The link between the generations is often the grandparents.
Here, 'Bindeglied' conveys the idea of a mediator or a common point that integrates various areas, suggesting interaction or interrelation.
Die Sprachwissenschaft sieht sich oft als Bindeglied zwischen verschiedenen Disziplinen.
Linguistics often sees itself as a connection between different disciplines.
In this usage, 'Bindeglied' describes something functioning as a unifying activity or element facilitating collaboration between entities, in this instance, companies.