meet a deadline
collocation · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
finish something by the required time
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss finish something by the required time in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe team tried to meet a deadline before the deadline.
examThe passage suggests that institutions may need to meet a deadline in order to improve long-term outcomes.
Common collocations
meet a deadlinemiss a deadlinetight deadline
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “meet a deadline”.