deadline
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A set time by which something must be finished.
Examples
The deadline approaches, and the team is working late.
The designer moved the logo away from the deadline to avoid trimming.
The manager set a firm deadline for the report.
We asked for an extension because the deadline was unrealistic.
The commander warned that any breach of the deadline would be met with gunfire.
Similar words
cut line
no-go line
non-print area
final date
due date
danger line
closing date
boundary line
time limit
bleed line
Meanings
Examples
The deadline for the project is next Friday.
She missed the deadline and had to pay a fine.
We asked for an extension because the deadline was unrealistic.
The manager set a firm deadline for the report.
The deadline approaches, and the team is working late.
Similar words
due date
cutoff
target date
time limit
closing date
final date
submission date
Examples
Make sure the text stays inside the deadline so nothing is cut off.
The designer moved the logo away from the deadline to avoid trimming.
Anything that crosses the deadline will be removed by the printer.
Check the template; the deadline is marked by a faint line.
Adjust the layout so important details are clear of the deadline.
Similar words
print margin
cut line
trim line
bleed line
print edge
non-print area
safe zone
Examples
During the revolt, prisoners who crossed the deadline were immediately shot.
The deadline was marked by a row of armed guards.
Escaping inmates learned quickly that the deadline was deadly.
The commander warned that any breach of the deadline would be met with gunfire.
Historical records describe the deadline as a lethal boundary around the camp.
Similar words
shooting line
execution line
danger line
kill zone
boundary line
guard line
no-go line
FAQ
It is a set time by which something must be finished.
In a business setting, what does deadline refer to?
In a business context it is the date or time by which a task must be completed or a submission must be made.
In printing, what is a deadline?
In printing, it is the line on a page that marks the limit beyond which any printed material will be cut off.
Historically, what was a deadline?
In a historical prison context it was a line drawn around a prison; crossing it meant prisoners could be shot.
What are some synonyms for deadline when talking about a time limit?
Common synonyms include due date, cutoff, target date, and time limit.
What are synonyms for deadline in the printing industry?
Synonyms include print margin, cut line, trim line, and bleed line.
What are synonyms for deadline in a historical prison context?
Synonyms include shooting line, execution line, danger line, and kill zone.
How is deadline used in everyday language?
People usually use it to talk about any set time by which something must be finished.
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