What is another word for about to occur?
Pronunciation: [ɐbˌa͡ʊt tʊ əkˈɜː] (IPA) 
The phrase 'about to occur' refers to an event or situation that is imminent, going to happen or be performed in the near future. Synonyms for "about to occur" include 'imminent', 'forthcoming', 'impending', 'approaching', 'upcoming', and 'on the horizon'. These synonyms all imply that something is expected to happen soon or is likely to happen very soon. When we say, for example, "there is an imminent danger of a volcanic eruption", it means that eruption is very likely to happen anytime soon. Similarly, 'forthcoming concert' or 'upcoming elections' indicate that these events will happen in a very near future.
