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extension of deadline

[/ɪkˈsten.ʃən əv ˈded.laɪn/]
noun phrasepl: extensions of deadline
prorrogação do prazo
1. An official postponement or delay of a scheduled completion date or time limit for a task, project, or submission
The company requested an extension of deadline for the project submission.
A empresa solicitou uma prorrogação do prazo para a entrega do projeto.
2. The act or process of moving a deadline to a later date
Due to unforeseen circumstances, an extension of deadline was granted to all applicants.
Devido a circunstâncias imprevistas, uma prorrogação do prazo foi concedida a todos os candidatos.
Synonyms
deadline extensionpostponement of deadlinedeadline postponementextension of time
Antonyms
deadline reductionshortened deadlineacceleration of deadline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prorrogação do prazo
Most commonly used term in Brazil
General Brazilian
extensão do prazo
Alternative but less formal usage
Portugal
prorrogação do prazo
Standard formal usage in Portugal
Portugal
adiamento do prazo
Alternative term emphasizing postponement

Related Idioms & Phrases

to ask for more time
to buy more time
to get an extra deadline
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