Collocations for deadline - noun

strict, tight

have, work to
We''re working to a very tight deadline.

impose, set
The deadline set by the High Court is Monday 3rd March.

extend
We''re asking them to extend the deadline.

meet
It will be a struggle to meet the deadline.

miss

approach
She began to panic as the deadline approached.

expire, pass
The Wednesday deadline passed without any communication from the rebel leader.

before a/the ~, by a/the ~
I must get this report finished by tomorrow''s deadline.

~ for
The deadline for entries is noon Thursday.