Hard Stop

Synonyms of hard stop

• firm deadline
• absolute cutoff
• non-negotiable end

Antonyms of hard stop

• soft stop
• flexible finish
• adjustable conclusion

Collocations of hard stop

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Frequency: 80 %

We need to set a hard stop for the meeting at 5 pm.

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Frequency: 65 %

There will be a firm hard stop on the project deadline.

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Frequency: 60 %

The deadline is a non-negotiable hard stop for the project.

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Frequency: 50 %

The teacher imposed a strict hard stop on late submissions.

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Frequency: 45 %

The company has enforced a hard stop on overtime hours.

Idiomatic Expressions for hard stop

• Phrase: have a hard stop
  Meaning: to have a definite end time or deadline that cannot be changed
  Usage: I have a hard stop at 5 pm, so let's make sure to finish the meeting on time.