count down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To announce the passage of time to a precisely timed expected event.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
đ宣 bố thời gian trôi qua đến một sự kiện được thời gian chính xác
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The sound system counted down the seconds to meteor impact.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To await a precisely timed expected event.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “count down” mean?
To announce the passage of time to a precisely timed expected event.
Is “count down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.