# brooking

Pronunciation: say "BRUUK-ing" /ˈbɹʊkɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of brook. — present participle and gerund of brook
   - Simple: The -ing form of brook. Use it to name the state or describe a noun, but rarely after is or are.
   - _The new director ran the department with a firm hand, brooking no dissent from senior staff._
   - _Brooking criticism has never been one of the senator's strengths._

## Other meanings

- (proper noun) A family name.

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