Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Compress the following sentence into a shorter sentence without altering the meaning significantly.

### Input:
We were obligated to finish the project before the end of the week as our boss had given us this directive.

### Response:
Our boss ordered us to finish the project by the end of the week.