deadline

noun
/ˈdedlaɪn/

Meaning

the latest time or date by which something must be completed
the latest time or date by which something should be completed

Example Sentences

We need to finish this project before the deadline.

The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.

Example Expressions

meet the deadline

Synonyms

due date, cutoff date, time limit, target date, completion date, cutoff, expiry
Entry 1
due date, cutoff date, time limit, target date, completion date
Entry 2
time limit, due date, cutoff, expiry

Antonyms

delay, extension, flexibility, open-ended
Entry 1
delay, extension
Entry 2
extension, flexibility, open-ended

Collocations

tight deadline, project deadline, meet deadline, set a deadline, strict deadline, deadline pressure
Entry 1
tight deadline, project deadline, meet deadline, set a deadline
Entry 2
strict deadline, meet deadline, deadline pressure

More Example Sentences

She is unlikely to miss the deadline.

She is used to working under deadlines.

We are worried about the deadline lately.

I rushed to send the email before the deadline.

She was shocked to realize she missed the deadline.

He keeps working late because the deadline is close.

They’re likely to miss the deadline if they keep delaying.

Who do you know when the deadline for submitting the tax return is?

Ma'am, all the students are earnestly requesting that the report be postponed. May we have a 2-day deadline extension please?

Ma'am, all the students are earnestly requesting that the presentation be postponed. May we have a 2-day deadline extension please?

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