deadlinedash

noun
UK /ˈdɛdlaɪndæʃ/
US /ˈdɛdlaɪndæʃ/

A deadlinedash is a fast run to finish something before time runs out.

The team made a deadlinedash to send the report before noon.

SYNONYMS

rushsprintscramblehurrylast-minute push

RELATED WORDS

deadlinedashovertimecrunch timecountdown

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short, intense period of work right before a due date.

We had a deadlinedash all night to fix the bugs.

3. A quick, hurried trip to deliver something on time.

She made a deadlinedash to the post office with the forms.

4. A game or race where players hurry to beat a timer.

The kids played a deadlinedash to clean the room in one minute.