Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eleventh-hour
Adjective
[ih-lev-enth-hou-er]
Definition
The last moment or just before a deadline.
Examples
- She submitted her application at the eleventh hour.
- The decision was made at the eleventh hour, just before the meeting started.
- They reached an agreement in the eleventh hour to avoid a strike.
Meaning
This phrase refers to a time just before an event is about to occur, often when actions are taken at the last possible moment.
Synonyms
- last-minute
- final
- urgent
- hasty
