deadline

noun/ˈdedlaɪn/ 🔊 listen

deadline means the latest date or time by which something must be finished. Very common at work.

📖 Meanings

1the final due date/time
"The deadline is Friday." — (due date)
2meeting/missing it (meet/miss the deadline)
"We met the deadline." — (finished in time)

🔄 Often confused

deadline vs due date →meet vs miss →ASAP →

💬 Work phrases

meet the deadlinemiss the deadlinetight deadline
❓ What does “We met the deadline” mean?