to count backward to mark the start of an event
считать назад, чтобы отметить начало события (schitat nazad, chtoby otmetit nachalo sobytiya)
"Everyone counted down to midnight on New Year’s Eve."
"Все считали назад до полуночи в канун Нового года." (Vse schitali nazad do polunochi v kanun Novogo goda)
to prepare your body for exercise by doing light activity
to change your behavior to fit a new situation or culture
to agree to support a plan or idea
to turn your focus inward for calm and peace
to protect oneself against potential loss or risk
to develop into something beautiful or full of life
