deadline

noun

dead·​line ˈded-ˌlīn 

1

: a line drawn within or around a prison that a prisoner passes at the risk of being shot

2

a

: a date or time before which something must be done

b

: the time after which copy is not accepted for a particular issue of a publication

Phrases

on deadline or under deadline

: with the requirement of meeting a deadline

working on deadline

Examples of deadline in a Sentence

She worked on her composition right up until the deadline.

We had to hurry to meet the deadline.

The project was completed a week past its deadline.

The deadline for submitting college applications is April 19th.

They're working under a deadline.

Recent Examples on the Web

Give a fantastic offer and put a deadline on getting that amazing offer so that they are compelled to take action now. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

Businesses have been working to get their internal processes, controls and broader culture around cybersecurity into shape for years ahead of the Thursday deadline. —Ryan Browne, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024

Then, the Pennsylvania justices were sharply criticized by Republicans and the Supreme Court’s conservatives for having extended by three days the deadline for counting late-arriving mail ballots. —David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024

Repair or lawyer up Be aware of the deadlines for accepting a payment offer or filing an appeal with the insurance company. —Mae Anderson, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

deadline

noun

dead·​line ˈded-ˌlīn 

: a date or time before which something must be done