count down
The phrase "count down" is often used in contexts where time is being tracked backward to anticipate a significant moment or event.
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Definition
B1General
To count numbers in reverse order to mark the time remaining before an event.
Example
- The announcer began to count down from ten before the fireworks started.
B1General
To eagerly await and track the time left until a specific event.
Example
- She is counting down the days until her vacation.
Similar
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