Definition of "verge on" in English

Verb

1. To approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something.

   • His actions verge on insanity, making everyone nervous.
   • The excitement in the room began to verge on chaos.
   • Her ideas seem to verge on the edge of brilliance and madness.
   • Bungee jumping verges on the insane, if you ask me.