deadline

deadline
noun
ADJECTIVE
strict, tight
VERB + DEADLINE
face, have, work to

We're working to a very tight deadline.

impose, set

The deadline set by the court is Monday.

extend

We're asking them to extend the deadline.

make, meet

It will be a struggle to meet the deadline.

miss
DEADLINE + VERB
approach, loom, near

She began to panic as the deadline approached.

expire, pass

The Wednesday deadline passed without any communication from the rebel leader.

PREPOSITION
before a/the deadline, by a/the deadline

I must get this report finished by tomorrow's deadline.

deadline for

The deadline for entries is noon Thursday.


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