Meanings
The final stage of delivery of goods, etc., from a distribution centre to the consumer, often involving greater effort or expense.
The portion of the infrastructure that carries communication signals from the main system to the end user's business or home, often involving greater expense to install and maintain, and lower transmission speeds.
Example: "The problem getting to all these remote customers is still the last mile, no matter how far they live from the switch."
Example Sentences
1
We are almost finished with the project, we just need to complete the last mile.
2
In marathon running, the last mile is often the most challenging.
3
The delivery driver is responsible for ensuring the package reaches its destination in the last mile.
4
The company faced many obstacles in the last mile of the production process.
5
After years of studying, she finally reached the last mile of her medical degree.
