Definition of the word deadline

Definition of the word deadline

Pronunciation of vocabulary deadline

deadlinenoun
hạn chót, hạn cuối
/ˈdɛdlʌɪn/

Origin of the word deadline

The term "deadline" originated during the American Civil War. Prisoners of war were often held in areas surrounded by lines drawn on the ground, signifying the boundary they couldn't cross. If they crossed the line, they were considered to be attempting escape and could be shot. These lines were often drawn with a specific time limit, known as the "dead line," after which crossing it meant certain death. The term later evolved to represent any time limit or point beyond which something must be completed, carrying the same sense of urgency and consequence.

Vocabulary summary deadline

type noun

meaning no-cross line

meaning deadline (to pay, withdraw troops...); time when something must be done, deadline

example to meet/miss a deadline-meet/miss the set deadline

example I have a March deadline for the novel-the deadline for my novel is March

meaning (US, US meaning) a line in a prison yard (a prisoner crossing it may be shot on the spot)

Example of vocabulary deadlinenamespace

My project's deadline is approaching quickly, and I still have a lot of work left to do.
Thời hạn nộp dự án của tôi đang đến gần, nhưng tôi vẫn còn rất nhiều việc phải làm.
The company's tax deadline is on April 15th, and we need to have all the necessary documents submitted by then.
Hạn nộp thuế của công ty là ngày 15 tháng 4 và chúng tôi cần nộp tất cả các giấy tờ cần thiết trước thời hạn đó.
I missed the deadline for the scholarship application, but I will keep this in mind for next year.
Tôi đã lỡ thời hạn nộp đơn xin học bổng, nhưng tôi sẽ ghi nhớ điều này cho năm sau.
The writer's deadline for the article was last Friday, but I believe he will submit it by the end of the day.
Hạn chót nộp bài viết của tác giả là thứ sáu tuần trước, nhưng tôi tin là anh ấy sẽ nộp bài vào cuối ngày.
The customer's order deadline was yesterday, but we're still able to fulfill it because we received the necessary information late.
Hạn chót đặt hàng của khách hàng là ngày hôm qua, nhưng chúng tôi vẫn có thể thực hiện được vì chúng tôi nhận được thông tin cần thiết muộn.