deadline
/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/
noun
plural
deadlines
plural
deadlines
Britannica Dictionary definition of DEADLINE
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a date or time when something must be finished
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the last day, hour, or minute that something will be accepted
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She worked on her composition right up until the deadline.
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We had to hurry to meet/make the deadline.
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We missed the deadline.
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The project was completed a week past its deadline.
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The deadline for submitting college applications is April 19th.
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They're working under/with a deadline.
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