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imminent deadline
[ɪˈmɪnənt ˈdɛdlaɪn]
noun phrase
pl: imminent deadlines / prazos iminentes
prazo iminente
1.
A deadline that is about to occur very soon; a time limit that is approaching rapidly
With the imminent deadline looming, the team worked through the night to finish the project.
Com o prazo iminente se aproximando, a equipe trabalhou a noite toda para terminar o projeto.
2.
An urgent time constraint that requires immediate attention and action
The imminent deadline forced us to prioritize our tasks.
O prazo iminente nos obrigou a priorizar nossas tarefas.
NYC Slang
tight deadline / crunch time
Synonyms
approaching deadline
urgent deadline
looming deadline
pressing deadline
forthcoming deadline
Antonyms
distant deadline
remote deadline
future deadline
flexible deadline
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
prazo iminente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
prazo iminente / prazo apertado
Both terms are commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
prazo iminente
Standard term used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
prazo iminente / prazo urgente
Both terms are acceptable; 'urgente' may be preferred in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
beat the clock
under the gun
up against the clock
down to the wire
last-minute rush
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