were about to

language: vi

definitions

  1. were on the verge of doing something; were immediately before doing something
    vi: sắp làm gì đó; đang chuẩn bị làm gì đó

examples

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

    Họ sắp bắt đầu cuộc họp khi chuông báo cháy reo.