clock down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To tick, buzz or become marked to indicate the passage of time.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I watched the numbers clock down on the bedside alarm clock.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clock down” mean?
To tick, buzz or become marked to indicate the passage of time.
Is “clock down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.