As a Noun: 1. A time or a date before which a particular task must be finished. English = deadline, cut off, end. 2. The greatest amount, extent, or degree of something that is possible or allowed. English = limit. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be the last child in the order of siblings in a family. English = (be) last-born. 2. To be the last thing in a series of things. English = (be) final. 3. To ensure that something will not become greater than a particular amount or degree. English = limit.