imminent imminent /ˈɪmənənt/

adjective

1. () Close in time; about to occur  ( close at hand , impendent , imminent , at hand , impending )
   close in time; about to occur
    Retribution is at hand
   retribution is at hand
    Some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand
   some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand
    In imminent danger
   in imminent danger
    His impending retirement
   his impending retirement