deadline

have, work to

The team had a strict deadline to finish the project before the end of the month.

impose, set

Our manager imposed a tight deadline for finishing the project before the holiday.

extend

The project manager decided to extend the deadline by two weeks because of unexpected delays.

meet

The project team worked late into the evening to meet the deadline for the client.

approach

With only two days left, the project deadline is approaching fast.

expire, pass

The project deadline expired last month, so we can no longer submit our work.

before a/the ~, by a/the ~

We need to submit all the applications before the deadline next Friday.

~ for

We need to submit our project reports by the deadline for next Friday.