Associations to the word «Countdown»

Wiktionary

COUNTDOWN, noun. A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle
COUNTDOWN, noun. The acts of preparation carried out during this period
COUNTDOWN, noun. (slang) A radio or television program counting down the top songs of a given week, usually in reverse order ending with the No. 1.
COUNTDOWN, verb. (nonstandard) To count down

Dictionary definition

COUNTDOWN, noun. Counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle).

Wise words

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