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ultimatum

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/ · UK /ˌʌltɪˈmeɪtəm/

ultimatum means: A final demand with a threat of serious consequences if the other person refuses.

noun

FINAL DEMANDC1

A final demand with a threat of serious consequences if the other person refuses.

  • The manager gave us an ultimatum.
  • They rejected the ultimatum and continued fighting.
  • Her ultimatum left him only two choices.

How to use it: give someone an ultimatum (She gave him an ultimatum: pay today or leave.); an ultimatum to do something (They received an ultimatum to withdraw their troops.)

Similar words: final demand

Common phrases: issue an ultimatum, give someone an ultimatum, final ultimatum

Questions about ultimatum

What does ultimatum mean?

A final demand with a threat of serious consequences if the other person refuses.

What is ultimatum in other languages?

Türkçe: ültimatom · Español: ultimátum · Français: ultimatum · Deutsch: Ultimatum · Italiano: ultimatum · 日本語: 最後通告

How do you pronounce ultimatum?

In American English /ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/; in British English /ˌʌltɪˈmeɪtəm/.

How do you use ultimatum in a sentence?

The manager gave us an ultimatum. They rejected the ultimatum and continued fighting.

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