last-minute

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Just before it is too late; in the nick of time.

   He's a last-minute replacement. After today, they'd have had to play with the original roster.

2. 2
   adj

   Done or occurring at the latest possible time before an event.

   Instead, travellers are directed to the respective assembly points; this facilitates any last-minute changes in platform arrangements and also frustrates any would-be queue-jumpers.

3. 3
   adj

   just before a deadline