Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
impending-demise
phrase
/ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ dɪˈmaɪz/
Definition
The approaching end of something, often used to refer to death or failure that is perceived to be imminent.
Examples
- Despite the impending demise of the old factory, the workers remained hopeful about finding new jobs.
- The impending demise of the organization prompted a last-ditch effort to secure funding.
- Many mourned the impending demise of traditional bookstores in the digital age.
Meaning
Impending demise signifies a situation where an outcome is expected soon, particularly focusing on the end of life or the failure of a project, concept, or institution.
Synonyms
- impending death
- approaching end
- imminent decline
