Hi,
I ordered something from Amazon(US) and it has been on route to my place in Canada. Initially it started with "DHL Global Mail" service in the US and then in Canada it changed to Canada Post. So, on the tracking page, it shows Canada post received the package from DHL. But, it seems Canada Post received the package later than expected and they updated the delivery date.
Anyway, On the tracking status it seems it is explaining why the expected delivery changed and then it uses the word "cut-off" time there. Could you tell me what it exactly means? I guess in this context it means "after regular business hours (finishes)" or "the time Canada Post finished it daily work" or things like that. Is this understanding correct?
If so, is this usage widely used?
I wonder why not just "after business hours" if my understanding of the word is correct.
Thank you.
Track Status
Product Type: Expedited Parcels
Expected Delivery : 2011/01/17
Updated Delivery : 2011/01/18
Delivery date changed : Item was received by Canada Post after cut-off time.
Reference Number 1: GMxxxxxxxxxxx
Hello, Bright Hope. Your understanding of "cut-off" time agrees with mine. It means that the item was received after the time for shipments that day. Your tracking status tells you that although the item physically reached Canada Post, they wouldn't ship it until a later time. "Deadline" is also commonly used to mean "cut-off time": November 30 is the deadline for turning in your application. = You may turn in your application on November 30 or before. We will not accept applications after that day.
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Thanks owlman for your help!
So is this word "cut-off" or "cut-off time" widely used?
I hear a "deadline" a lot, but not "cut-off" time.
Is it mainly limited to business?
For example, would anyone say
"When is the cut-off time for the homework in(for?) the physics class?"
Thank you!
