B1nounwork
US/ˈded.laɪn/
UK/ˈded.laɪn/
a fixed time or day by which something must be finished
In context
The deadline for the project is Friday at five, so nobody can take leave.
We worked late every night to meet the deadline set by the client.
The government extended the deadline for paying personal income tax.
Words that go with deadline
verb + noun
- meet a deadlineIf you cannot meet a deadline, tell your manager early.
- miss a deadlineThe team missed a deadline and lost the contract.
- extend the deadlineThe university agreed to extend the deadline for applications.
adjective + noun
- tight deadlineDesigners often work under a tight deadline before Tết.
noun + preposition
- deadline forWhat is the deadline for submitting the report?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The deadline of the report is Friday.Correct: The deadline for the report is Friday.