countdown

UK
/ˈkaʊntdaʊn/
US
/ˈkaʊntdaʊn/

Translations

countdownnoun
countdowns
pl
UK
/ˈkaʊntdaʊn/
US
/ˈkaʊntdaʊn/
обратный отсчёт
The countdown to the rocket launch has begun.
Обратный отсчёт до запуска ракеты начался.
Synonyms
countdown timer
countdown clock
countdown sequence
counting down
countdownadjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a timed sequence before an event.

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.