doomsday clock
ˈduːmzˌdeɪ klɒk
Definition

Definition of doomsday clock - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

catastrophesymbolic clock representing the likelihood of a global catastrophe
  • The doomsday clock was set to two minutes to midnight.
  • Scientists moved the doomsday clock closer to midnight.
  • The doomsday clock is a stark reminder of global risks.
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Expressions with doomsday

doomsday scenarion.
hypothetical situation leading to catastrophic consequences
Scientists discussed a doomsday scenario involving a massive asteroid impact.
doomsday believern.
person believes the world will end soon
The doomsday believer warned everyone about the apocalypse.
doomsday cultn.
group anticipating catastrophic end of the world
The doomsday cult gathered to await the predicted apocalypse.
till doomsdayadv.
for a very long time
He could wait till doomsday for a chance to see her again..

Expressions with clock

clock inv.
record the start of a work period
She clocks in at 9 AM every day.
clock outv.
end a work period by recording time
She will clock out at 5 PM.
ticking clockn.
clock making a repetitive ticking sound
The ticking clock in the room was soothing..
clock offv.
leave work by recording departure time
She clocks off at 5 PM every day.
put the clock backv.
change the time to an earlier hour
We need to put the clock back this weekend.
around the clockadv.
continuously without stopping
The store is open around the clock.
off the clockadv.
not working or on duty
She likes to read when she's off the clock.
set back the clockv.
move a clock's time to an earlier hour
Remember to set back the clock before you go to bed.
watch the clockv.
look at the clock repeatedly
During the meeting, he kept watching the clock.
beat the clockv.
finish a task before time runs out
She managed to beat the clock and submit her test.

Terms related to doomsday clock

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  1. French:horloge de l'apocalypse, ...
  2. German:Weltuntergangsuhr, ...
  3. Italian:orologio dell'apocalisse, ...
  4. Spanish:reloj del apocalipsis, ...
  5. Portuguese:relógio do apocalipse, ...
  6. Chinese:世界末日钟, ...
  7. Japanese:終末時計, ...
  8. Arabic:سَاعَة يَوْم القِيَامَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁעוֹן הַקֵּץ, ...
  10. Russian:часы апокалипсиса, ...
  11. Ukrainian:годинник судного дня, ...
  12. Hindi:कयामत की घड़ी, ...

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