Definition of Deadline

the latest time or date by which something should be finished or turned in

Examples of Deadline in a sentence

Pushing to meet the latest deadline, the editor worked late into the night on the story.  🔊

With the Christmas deadline getting closer, the store manager decided to hire seasonal help to aid the team in meeting its goal.  🔊

There is no deadline for the project, but we hope to have it complete by Tuesday.  🔊

There is only a short window to enter the contest since the deadline is next this Friday afternoon.  🔊

My boss prefers I meet any deadline a day early, but I like to work under pressure.  🔊

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