at hand meaning and definition

AT HAND adjective

Definition of at hand (adjective)

1. close in space; within reach
   • "the town is close at hand"
   • synonyms: close at hand
2. close in time; about to occur
   • "retribution is at hand"; "some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand"; "in imminent danger"; "his impending retirement"
   • synonyms: close at hand, imminent, impendent, impending