: 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
Example Sentences
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 WebIn a motion opposed by the ACLU, the state asked the court in June to do away with all but the final, 28-day deadline in 2024. Kevin Rectorstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 And as the Friday deadline looms, government officials are stepping in. Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2022 The writers feel the buzz that comes from scooping info, hitting deadline, seeing people read their articles by the pool. Stephanie Hayes, Sun Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 And Amtrak has begun canceling trips on some long-distance routes out of Chicago, as the deadline for a possible strike by freight rail workers looms. Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 The opposing side’s deadline to file briefs isn’t for another few weeks, so for now, the Supreme Court only has half of the case in front of it. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 Freight railroads and their unions are facing increasing pressure from business groups and the White House to settle their contract dispute before Friday’s deadline. Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 Washington might get more involved in the dispute as the Friday deadline nears. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 Congress could also intercede under federal law to extend the strike deadline or set contract terms that both sides must accept. Andrew Restuccia, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 See More