deadline

• Sustantivo que designa el tiempo o la fecha límite fijada para completar una tarea, proyecto o trabajo antes de que se considere vencido o se penalice.

A noun referring to a specific time or date by which a task, project, or assignment must be completed.

1. Time limitB1formal

   A specific date or time by which something must be completed or submitted.

   fecha límite

   • The deadline for the project is next Friday.
   • She missed the deadline for submitting her application.
   • We need to finish this report before the deadline.

   Sinónimoscutoffdue datelimittime limit

2. Final pointB1formal

   The latest time or date by which something should be done, often with consequences for missing it.

   Fecha límite

   • The deadline for payment is the end of the month.
   • He worked all night to meet the deadline.
   • The teacher extended the deadline by one week.

   Sinónimoscutoffdue datelimitterminustime limit