time limit
taɪm ˈlɪmɪt
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Definition of time limit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

deadlineslatest allowed span for completing something
  • We finished early because the time limit was strict.
  • Contestants must finish the puzzle within the ten‑minute time limit.
  • The project overran its time limit, leading to extra fees.”
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Expressions with time limit

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set a time limitv.
decide and fix the maximum time allowed for an activity or task
We should set a time limit for each speaker in the meeting.
within the time limit allowedadv.
happening before the allowed time ends
She finished the test within the time limit allowed.
ticket time limitn.
the period a ticket is valid for use
The ticket time limit for this concert is 30 days.

Expressions with time

about timeexp.
referring to the concept of time
We talked about time and its mysteries.
in timeadv.
without being late
She arrived in time for the meeting.
take timev.
require a long period to happen or be done
Good things take time to develop.
time's upexp.
the deadline has passed, there is no more time
Time's up, please put your pencils down.
ahead of timeadv.
before the expected moment or deadline
The report was submitted ahead of time.
have the timev.
be available to do something
I don't have the time to meet today.

Expressions with limit

the sky's the limitn.
endless possibilities or opportunities
In this industry, the sky's the limit for innovation.
push the limitv.
do something that fully exerts one's ability
She pushed the limit during the marathon.
the sky is the limitexp.
nothing is impossible or out of reach
With hard work, the sky is the limit.
age limitn.
minimum age required to participate in something
The age limit for this ride is 12 years old.
beyond the limitadv.
going further than allowed or expected
She pushed herself beyond the limit in the race.
city limitn.
outer edge marking where a city ends
The city limit sign is just ahead.
no limitn.
unrestricted amount or extent
The credit card has no limit.
over the limitadv.
in a way that goes past a set maximum
He was driving over the limit last night.
speed limitn.
maximum speed allowed by law for vehicles
The speed limit on this highway is 65 mph.
to the limitadv.
pushing to maximum capacity or extent
She pushed her endurance to the limit.

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Terms with time limit included in their meaning

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tillprep.
time
up to a time limit, continuing until a specific moment
deadlinen.
time limit
time by which something must be finished
at the earliestadv.
time limit
no sooner than the specified time
at the last secondadv.
time limit
just before time runs out
run out of timev.
time limit
use up all the available time for something
set a deadlinev.
planning
determine a final time limit for something
time is upexp.
time limit
the allotted time has ended
as of yesterdayadv.
time limit
up until the day before today

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  1. French:délai, ...
  2. German:Frist, ...
  3. Italian:limite di tempo, ...
  4. Spanish:plazo límite, ...
  5. Portuguese:prazo limite, ...
  6. Chinese:时间限制, ...
  7. Japanese:時間制限, ...
  8. Arabic:مُهْلَة زَمَنِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִגְבַּלַּת זְמַן, ...
  10. Russian:предельный срок, ...
  11. Ukrainian:часове обмеження, ...
  12. Hindi:समय सीमा, ...
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