deadline
Translation
deadline, time limit, cut-off point
Examples
The deadline for the project is Friday.
The deadline for the project is Friday.
We are working to a tight deadline.
We are working to a tight deadline.
Grammar Patterns
a deadline ((for sth.)) a time limit for something The deadline for applications is tomorrow.
to meet a deadline to finish on time She worked hard to meet the deadline.
to miss a deadline to fail to finish on time He missed the deadline for his essay.
Similar Words
Synonyms: time limit, due date, cutoff
Etymology
From 'dead' + 'line'. Originally, a line around a prison which prisoners were shot for crossing.
Memory Tips
Imagine a line that, if you cross it, your project 'dies'.