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Count Down (Verb)

Meaning

Count backwards; before detonating a bomb, for example.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The bomb squad began to count down the seconds until they could safely disable the explosive device.
  • Scientists counted down the final minutes until the rocket would blast off into space.
  • The operator's voice echoed through the intercom as she started the count down to initiate the countdown sequence.
  • As the timer reached its final seconds, the entire team held their breath as the leader started to count down the last 10 seconds before detonating the bomb.
  • The launch team began the count down to the rocket launch, and the crowd fell silent in anticipation.

Related Words

  • Countdown (noun)
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