Border On (Verb)
Meaning
Come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character; "This borders on discrimination!"; "His playing approaches that of Horowitz".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- Her attitude towards her employees borders on being tyrannical.
- The new tax hike borders on extortionate and will severely affect low-income families.
- His driving skills border on reckless due to his aggressive behavior on the road.
- The new policy borders on censorship and restricts free speech.
- The flavors in this dish border on being too spicy for my taste buds.