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/ˈkaʊntdaʊn/
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/ˈkaʊntdaʊn/
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countdown
noun
countdowns
pl
UK
/ˈkaʊntdaʊn/
US
/ˈkaʊntdaʊn/
Translations
обратный отсчёт
The countdown to the rocket launch has begun.
Обратный отсчёт до запуска ракеты начался.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
countdown timer
countdown clock
timer
countdown sequence
counting down
countdown
adjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a timed sequence before an event.
Definitions
Relating to or used during a countdown to an event.
The launch team monitored the countdown clock for any anomalies.
Synonyms
final
closing
last
last-minute
terminal
preparatory
lead-up
run-up
pre-launch
approaching
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