were about to

language: ko

definitions

  1. were on the verge of doing something; were immediately before doing something
    ko: 곧 할 것임; 바로 할 것임

examples

  1. They were about to start the meeting when the fire alarm went off.

    그들은 곧 회의 시작하려 할 때 화재 경보가 울렸다.