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deadline
[ded-lahyn]
noun
the time by which something must be finished or submitted; the latest time for finishing something.
a five o'clock deadline.
a line or limit that must not be passed.
(formerly) a boundary around a military prison beyond which a prisoner could not venture without risk of being shot by the guards.
deadline
/ ˈɛˌɪ /
noun
a time limit for any activity
Other Word Forms
- postdeadline adjective
Example Sentences
More waste is already being sent to incinerators - or energy-from-waste sites - but not enough of them will be ready by the 31 December deadline.
Parents who missed the application deadline may have to wait until after the first round of offers before they find out where their child has a place.
However, sources cautioned that negotiations could go past the June deadline and that the parties expect a deal to get done.
He followed that up with a shorter post, noting that the 60-day deadline he had given the Iranians for a deal had expired - but still holding out hope.
He said the council would consider all options before submitting its formal response to the government, the deadline for which is 25 June.
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