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countdown

[ kount-doun ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the backward counting in fixed time units from the initiation of a project, as a rocket launching, with the moment of firing designated as zero.
the final preparations made during this period.
a period of increasing activity, tension, or anxiety, as before a deadline.

countdown

/ ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn /

the act of counting backwards to time a critical operation exactly, such as the launching of a rocket or the detonation of explosives

to count numbers backwards towards zero, esp in timing such a critical operation

1950–55, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase count down

Dickens greeted the crowd, gave a few tips and instructions, then led us in a countdown from ten to one.

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The Countdown is on, but, as Kate knows, babies come when they are ready...

Or did I remember them creating a countdown calendar to the release date?

By agreement, the countdown was to be broadcast to all aircraft over one of the airport frequencies.

"Four minutes to final countdown," blockhouse control replied.

From the loud-speaker atop the massive block-house came the countdown.

I strap down on the couch which fills half the compartment, countdown begins and at zero the floor is suddenly down once more.

During my countdown of five seconds you will build up to the greatest possible potential.

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