Advertisement
Advertisement
countdown
noun as in final preparation
Weak match
Discover More
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Israeli troop withdrawal sets up the cease-fire and starts a 72-hour countdown for the release of the hostages, mediators say.
Read more on The Wall Street Journal
When Gemini for Home rolls out, you can say, “Set a timer for roasted carrots”—Gemini will ask appropriate follow-ups and start a countdown.
Read more on The Wall Street Journal
His opposing number has had a more cluttered countdown.
Read more on BBC
It is the countdown for one of England's most reliable attacking launchpads - the driven line-out.
Read more on BBC
In the countdown to the 2010 Rugby World Cup, her hair began to fall out.
Read more on BBC
Advertisement
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse
