Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-critical
verb
/ɡoʊ ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
Definition
To reach a state where a certain condition or threshold is crossed, leading to significant or often irreversible changes.
Examples
- When the temperature reached a certain level, the reactor was about to go-critical.
- If we don’t manage the project risks properly, we may go-critical and fail.
- The financial market teetered on the edge of going-critical following the sudden drop in stock prices.
Meaning
The term ‘go-critical’ is commonly used to describe a situation where a system becomes unstable or transitions into a critical phase due to the accumulation of stress or changes in parameters.
Synonyms
- become critical
- reach a tipping point
- enter a crisis phase
