at hand

1.  Also, close or near at hand. Within easy reach, nearby, as in I like to keep my tools close at hand. [1300s]
2.  Also, on hand. Nearby in time, soon, as in The day of judgment is at hand, or A change of administration is on hand. Also see on hand.

The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: close in space; within reach
  Synonym: close at hand

Meaning #2: close in time; about to occur
  Synonyms: close at hand, imminent, impending