English / word
deadline
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
the latest time or date by which something must be completed; the latest time or date by which something must be completed
In context
01
The deadline for project submission is Friday at five o'clock.
02
She worked hard to finish the report well ahead of the deadline.
Synonyms
time limit,target date,cutoff
Antonyms
extension,flexibility,delay
Collocations
deadline pressure,strict deadline,meet deadline