Pronunciation: /hɑrd stɑp/
noun A point at which something comes to an end abruptly or forcefully
A1 I have a hard stop at 5 PM, so we need to finish the meeting on time.
A2 My boss has a hard stop at 3 PM, so we can't go over our allotted time.
B1 The conference call has a hard stop at 2:30 PM, so please make sure to wrap up your presentation by then.
B2 We need to respect the hard stop at 6 PM and end the event on time.
C1 The contract specifies a hard stop at midnight for any noise disturbances in the building.
C2 There is a hard stop on the project deadline, so we must ensure all tasks are completed by the specified date.
adjective Difficult or requiring a great deal of effort
A1 I have a hard stop at 5 pm, so I can't stay late.
A2 The meeting has a hard stop at 2 pm, so please be on time.
B1 There is a hard stop on the project deadline, so we need to finish by Friday.
B2 The contract has a hard stop clause that specifies the consequences of missing deadlines.
C1 The company policy has a hard stop rule for overtime hours to prevent burnout.
C2 The negotiation had a hard stop when the parties couldn't reach an agreement.
formal The meeting has a hard stop at 4:00 PM, so please make sure to wrap up discussions on time.
informal We need to finish the project by Friday, it's a hard stop.
slang If we don't leave now, we'll miss the movie - it's a hard stop.
figurative His dedication to his work is a hard stop for anyone trying to match his level of commitment.
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