Everyday Office Jargon · Vice President level

"Hard stop"

"Hard stop" means a firm, non-negotiable end time for a meeting or call, after which the person must leave regardless of where the conversation is.

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How "Hard stop" shows up at work

The slightly more emphatic sibling of "hard out," favored by executives who want everyone to know their next obligation outranks this one. The announcement guarantees the meeting will run exactly to that minute.

Buzzword

Just flagging that I have a hard stop at noon, so let's keep things moving.

Plain English

Just flagging that I have a firm end time at noon, so let's keep things moving.

Corporate Rank: Vice President · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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