to count backward to mark the start of an event
rückwärts zählen, um den Beginn eines Ereignisses zu markieren (ruckwarts zahlen, um den Beginn eines Ereignisses zu markieren)
"Everyone counted down to midnight on New Year’s Eve."
"Alle zählten herunter bis Mitternacht an Silvester." (Alle zahlten herunter bis Mitternacht an Silvester)
to organize actions to reach a common goal
to reply or contact someone again after a while
to connect a device to a power source or system
to face difficulties with courage and determination
to get into bed smoothly and get ready to sleep
to increase strength or endurance gradually