"To set a deadline" means to establish a specific date or time by which a task or project must be completed, ensuring that all involved parties understand the time limit for finishing their work.
Translations
fijar una fecha límite
een deadline stellen
fixar un termini
fixer une date limite
eine Frist setzen
Etymology
The phrase "to set a deadline" originates from the word "deadline," which historically referred to a line drawn around a prison beyond which prisoners were shot. Over time, it evolved to mean a time limit, while "set" means to fix or establish something. Together, they literally mean to fix a time limit for completing tasks.
