verge verge /ˈvɝːdʒ/

noun

1. () The limit beyond which something happens or changes  ( brink , verge )
   the limit beyond which something happens or changes
    On the verge of tears
   on the verge of tears
    On the brink of bankruptcy
   on the brink of bankruptcy
   
2. () A region marking a boundary  ( threshold , brink , verge )
   a region marking a boundary
     The mountaineer carefully approached the edge of the cliff, teetering on the brink.
   The mountaineer carefully approached the edge of the cliff, teetering on the brink.
   
3. [British] A grass border along a road  ( verge [British] , nature strip [Australian] )
   a grass border along a road
   
4. A ceremonial or emblematic staff  ( scepter [American] , sceptre [Canadian, British] , verge , wand )
   a ceremonial or emblematic staff
   
   

verb

1. Border on; come close to  ( verge )
   border on; come close to
    His behavior verges on the criminal
   His behavior verges on the criminal