1. forming a boundary with; being adjacent to
Usage: present participle of ‘border’
2. coming very close to being; almost reaching a particular state or condition
Usage: present participle of ‘border’

1. adjacent; sharing a boundary

Examples

• The park is bordering the river on its eastern side.
• Countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea have similar climates.
• His behavior was bordering on rudeness during the meeting.
• The temperature is bordering on freezing tonight.
• We visited several bordering states during our road trip.
• Her excitement was bordering on hysteria when she heard the news.
• The bordering nations signed a trade agreement.
• The situation is bordering on chaos without proper leadership.