deadlines

word · lemma: deadline

Definition

Specific dates or times by which something must be finished or handed in, especially for work or school projects.

Usage & Nuances

"Deadlines" is usually plural in talk about multiple assignments or tasks. Typical collocations: "meet a deadline" (finish on time), "miss a deadline" (finish late), "tight deadline" (short time), "extend a deadline" (give more time). Often used in work, school, and project contexts.

Spanish: plazos - fechas límitePortuguese (BR): prazos - datas limitePortuguese (PT): prazos - datas limiteChinese (Simplified): 截止日期Chinese (Traditional): 截止日期Hindi: अंतिम तिथियाँArabic: المواعيد النهائية

Example Sentences

We have two deadlines this week.

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She always finishes her work before the deadlines.

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The teacher set new deadlines for the project.

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I'm stressed because all my deadlines are too close together.

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Let me check the deadlines before I promise anything.

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We missed a couple of deadlines, but the client was understanding.

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