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 follow certain principles or moral values
to use past achievements as a foundation for more success
to make professional or social connections with others
to expand into new areas or chances for growth
to reply sharply when angry or irritated
to regain consciousness; to amount to a total