make a deadline

Frequency: 6.99.8 per million words

To successfully complete a task by the required time (less common than 'meet').

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Examples (10)

  • The team worked extra hours to make the project deadline.
  • If we don't get the files today, we won't be able to make the deadline.
  • She has a reputation for always making her deadlines, no matter how tight they are.
  • Do you think we can still make the Friday deadline?
  • He pushed his team hard, determined to make the deadline at all costs.
  • As a freelancer, your ability to make a deadline is crucial for getting repeat business.
  • We barely made the deadline for the grant application.
  • The printer's delay made it impossible for us to make our publishing deadline.
  • Let's focus and see if we can make this ambitious deadline together.
  • He promised the client he would make the deadline, and he delivered.