May 3, 2011 · The meaning of ULTIMATUM is a final proposition, condition, or demand; especially : one whose rejection will end negotiations and cause a resort to force or other direct action.

ULTIMATUM definition: a final, uncompromising demand or set of terms issued by a party to a dispute, the rejection of which may lead to a severance of relations or to the use of force. See examples of …

issue/deliver/give an ultimatum The chairman has issued an ultimatum: sort out the problems, or the expansion will not take place. Should I give him some kind of ultimatum to encourage him to retire?

An ultimatum is generally the final demand in a series of requests. As such, the time allotted is usually short, and the request is understood not to be open to further negotiation.

Definition of ultimatum noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a final warning to a person or country that if they do not do what you ask, you will use force or take action against them. The …

a final demand made by one person, nation etc to another, with a threat to stop peaceful discussion and declare war etc if the demand is ignored. An ultimatum has been issued to him to withdraw his troops …

• She's ignored all my previous warnings about being late for work, so I've decided to give her an ultimatum. • This is an ultimatum that Steadman is ready to meet. • The hijackers have issued an …

ultimatum /ˌʌltɪˈmeɪtəm/ n ( pl -tums, -ta /-tə/) a final communication by a party, esp a government, setting forth conditions on which it insists, as during negotiations on some topic

She was given an ultimatum —work harder or lose her job.

An ultimatum is a warning that unless someone acts in a particular way within a particular time limit, action will be taken against them. Workers have given the government an ultimatum.