"To meet a deadline" means to complete a task or fulfill an obligation within the set time limit. It involves managing time effectively to ensure that a project, assignment, or responsibility is finished before or by the specified date or time.
Translations
cumplir un plazo
een deadline halen
complir un termini
respecter une échéance
eine Frist einhalten
Etymology
The phrase "to meet a deadline" originates from the word "deadline," which initially referred to a line drawn around a prison beyond which prisoners were shot. Over time, "deadline" evolved to mean a time limit by which something must be done. "Meet" in this context means to arrive at or fulfill the requirement of that time limit, giving us the modern expression.
