time limit

noun

: an amount of time in which something must be done or completed

My boss gave me a three-hour time limit to finish the job.

Examples of time limit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The levels are mostly linear, with players going from Point A to Point B, but the team occasionally changes it up with more free-form stages in which players have tasks to perform or must hit a scoring threshold within a time limit. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Unlike some of the other statutes Trump has turned to after the Supreme Court struck down his sweeping tariffs earlier this year, this trade law, known as Section 338, does not appear to impose a time limit on the duties. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

The statute of limitations expired Every state sets a time limit on how long a creditor or debt collector can sue you over unpaid debt, which typically ranges from three to six years, depending on the state and the type of debt involved. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Share a draft with a supportive friend or set a clear time limit, because gentle edges build confidence and protect your creative spark. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for time limit

• delimit