brink
nounUK /brɪŋk/
US /brɪŋk/
The very edge of something.
She stood at the brink of the cliff and looked down.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The point where something new or big is about to happen.
The company was on the brink of a big success.
3. The top edge of a steep drop or hole.
He peered over the brink of the well.
4. A moment just before something changes.
The team was on the brink of winning the game.