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Definition of brink - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographythe edge of a steep place
- He stood on the brink of the cliff.
2.
boundarythe verge of an event or state
- They were on the brink of war.
Images of brink
the edge of a steep place
Expressions with brink
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critical or dangerous situation
The explorers found themselves on the brink of death in the harsh wilderness.
situation very close to failure or ruin
The project was on the brink of disaster after the key team members left.
about to start crying
She was on the brink of tears after hearing the sad news.
critical point where war is imminent
Diplomats are working to pull back from the brink of war.
near a critical or dangerous situation
The city was on the brink of chaos.
point where a company is almost bankrupt
The company is on the brink of bankruptcy due to poor management.
point very close to insanity
After days without sleep, he felt on the brink of madness.
moment just before something falls apart
The dam was at the brink of collapse after the heavy rains.
point where a species is about to disappear
The panda is on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss.
the point just before a major change
The country was on the brink of revolution due to widespread discontent.
about to experience or do something
She was on the brink of tears after hearing the news.
about to do something important
She was hovering on the brink of making a big decision.
in a situation where something bad is likely
The company is poised on the brink of bankruptcy.
nearly experiencing a catastrophic event
The company was on the brink of disaster before the merger.
very close to complete failure or destruction
The company is on the brink of ruin.
very close to dying or failing
The patient was on the brink of death after the accident.
Origin of brink
Dutch, brink (edge)
Terms with brink included in their meaning
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proximity
being on the verge or brink of something
situations
brink or verge of an event
transformation
at the brink of a significant change
geography
the brink of a steep cliff or drop
geography
edge or brink of a steep place
boundaries
being on the brink or edge of something
Examples of brink in a sentence
She peered over the brink cautiously. The company was on the brink of bankruptcy. She stood on the brink of a major breakthrough.
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- French:bord, seuil, ...
- German:Rand, Schwelle, ...
- Italian:ciglio, soglia, ...
- Spanish:borde, umbral, ...
- Portuguese:borda, limiar, ...
- Chinese:边缘, 临界点, ...
- Japanese:縁, 瀬戸際, ...
- Arabic:حافَة, عتَبَة, ...
- Hebrew:שָׂפָה, סַף, ...
- Russian:край, грань, ...
- Ukrainian:край, межа, ...
- Hindi:कगार, दहलीज़, ...
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