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countdown

UK
/ˈkaʊntdaʊn/
US
/ˈkaʊntdaʊn/

Translations

countdownnoun
countdowns
pl
UK
/ˈkaʊntdaʊn/
US
/ˈkaʊntdaʊn/
compte à rebours
The countdown to the rocket launch began at T-minus ten seconds.
Le compte à rebours avant le lancement de la fusée a commencé à dix secondes de T.
compte à rebours
The countdown to the New Year was filled with excitement and anticipation.
Le compte à rebours avant le Nouvel An était rempli d'excitation et d'anticipation.
Synonyms
countdown clock
timer
countdown sequence
counting down
countdown timer
countdownadjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a timed sequence before an event.
de compte à rebours
The launch team monitored the countdown clock for any anomalies.
L'équipe de lancement a surveillé l'horloge de compte à rebours pour détecter toute anomalie.
Synonyms
approaching
pre-launch
run-up
lead-up
preparatory
terminal
last-minute
last
closing
final

Definitions

countdownnoun
A sequence of backward counting to indicate the time remaining before an event or operation, especially before a rocket launch.
The countdown to the rocket launch began at T-minus ten seconds.
The final moments or period before a significant event or deadline.
The countdown to the New Year was filled with excitement and anticipation.
countdownadjective
Relating to or used during a countdown to an event.
The launch team monitored the countdown clock for any anomalies.
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