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обра́тный отсчёт — meaning in English

obratnyy otschyot

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English meaning

countdown noun A count backward toward a set moment, especially a launch or the start of an event.

Senses

обра́тный отсчёт is used for these senses in English:

countdown (astronautics) A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.
countdown (astronautics) The acts of preparation carried out during this period.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

обра́тный счёт отсчёт счёт в обра́тном направле́нии