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deadline deferred

[/ˈdɛdlaɪn dɪˈfɜːrd/]
noun phrasepl: deadlines deferred
prazo adiado
1. A postponement or delay of a final date or time limit by which something must be completed or submitted
The deadline deferred gave the team extra time to finish the project.
O prazo adiado deu ao time mais tempo para terminar o projeto.
2. An extension granted for the submission or completion of work beyond the originally scheduled date
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the deadline deferred was extended by two weeks.
Devido a circunstâncias imprevistas, o prazo adiado foi estendido por duas semanas.
Synonyms
extended deadlinepostponed deadlinedelayed deadlinedeadline extensiondeadline postponement
Antonyms
deadline metdeadline maintainedoriginal deadlinefirm deadline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prazo adiado
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
prazo prorrogado
Common in corporate environments
Portugal
prazo adiado
Formal administrative and business term

Related Idioms & Phrases

buy more time
push back the deadline
extend the deadline
give someone a break
get a reprieve
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