Deadline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deadline is a noun meaning A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.
Meaning
A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.
More Meanings
- (military) To render an item non-mission-capable; to ground an aircraft, etc.
- (archaic) A guideline marked on a plate for a printing press.
- (archaic) A line that does not move.
- (archaic) A boundary around a prison, prisoners crossing which would be shot.
Example Sentences
I must make this deadline or my boss will kill me!
TfW's [Transport for Wales] plans to meet the PRM [Persons with Reduced Mobility] deadline and withdraw all Pacers by 1 January have been made more difficult by delays to introduction of Class 769 and 230 units.
Word Forms
- deadlines
- deadlining
- deadlined
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include interval, duration, timing, finish, end, period.
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