Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
countdown-begins
noun
/ˈkaʊntdaʊn bɪˈɡɪnz/
Definition
The moment when a timer starts counting down from a set time to zero, often signaling the start of an event or action.
Examples
- As the countdown-begins for the rocket launch, excitement fills the air.
- With the countdown-begins, the audience holds their breath in anticipation.
- Each year, the countdown-begins on New Year’s Eve, marking the end of one year and the start of another.
Meaning
The term refers to the initiation of a countdown process, typically used in contexts where anticipation builds as time decreases.
Synonyms
- commencement
- initiation
- start
- beginning
