Deadlines & Meetings

extend a deadline

to give more time by changing the date by which something should be done

meet a deadline

to complete a task by a given time

at the latest

the final moment by which you can do something before it is too late

be due on

to be expected to arrive by a specific date or time

treat

to be processed by a system

update

to change something so it follows the newest version; to give the most recent information

reminder

something that helps you remember to do something

show up

to arrive for an event

move on

used to introduce a new topic

agenda

a list of problems or topics for an organization to discuss

how about

used to introduce an idea

follow

to understand what someone is saying

elaborate

to give more details

clarify

to make something clearer or more understandable

alternative

a different possibility

consensus

an opinion that everybody agrees with or accepts

summary

a short description giving the main information about something, without going into detail

that’s it

a way to say that something is finished or decided

a show of hands

an informal vote or way of showing an opinion within a group by raising hands

settle

to reach a final decision about something