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soft deadline

[sɔft ˈdɛdˌlaɪn]
nounpl: soft deadlines
prazo flexível
1. A deadline that is not strictly enforced; work submitted after this date may still be accepted, though it may incur penalties or consequences
The professor set a soft deadline for the essay submission, accepting late work with a 10% grade deduction.
O professor estabeleceu um prazo flexível para a entrega do ensaio, aceitando trabalhos atrasados com uma dedução de 10% na nota.
2. A target completion date that is flexible and can be extended based on circumstances
We have a soft deadline for the project, but we can request an extension if needed.
Temos um prazo flexível para o projeto, mas podemos solicitar uma prorrogação se necessário.
Synonyms
flexible deadlinetarget deadlinesuggested deadlinenegotiable deadline
Antonyms
hard deadlinefirm deadlinestrict deadlinefixed deadline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prazo flexível
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
prazo estimado
Alternative, emphasizing the estimated nature
Portugal
prazo flexível
Standard usage in Portuguese Portuguese
Portugal
prazo indicativo
Alternative emphasizing the indicative nature

Related Idioms & Phrases

miss the deadline
beat the deadline
meet the deadline
push back a deadline
work against the clock
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