Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bork
verb
/bɔrk/
Definition
To obstruct or defeat (a plan or person) through typically aggressive methods.
Examples
- The committee decided to bork the proposed legislation, ensuring it would not pass.
- They tried to bork the negotiations by spreading false information.
- She felt that his comments were intended to bork her chances of promotion.
Meaning
Bork refers to the act of sabotaging or hindering a process, especially in a political or corporate context. It originates from the name of Robert Bork, whose nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court was famously opposed.
Synonyms
- undermine
- sabotage
- subvert
- thwart
- impede
