(idiomatic) At the last possible moment; at the last minute.

Alternative spelling of lifetime

Tested and proved to be reliable over a period of time.

(idiomatic) Even under the most favourable conditions.

(Christianity) The days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah (Christ), when the world will be judged. / (Islam) The days leading to the coming of the Mahdi.

The time for which a vehicle or machine is out of service for repair. / The time spent by a foundry or machine shop to make a custom item.

(informal, intransitive) To engage in an activity whose only purpose is to make the time seem to pass more quickly; to fill the time between activities.

A range of longitudes where a common standard time is used.

(firearms) The time, usually measured in milliseconds, from when the trigger is pulled until the firing pin strikes the primer.

The highest, or most prestigious level in any field, especially in entertainment.