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count to ten
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1.
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General
neutral
informal
To pause and mentally count slowly to ten in order to calm oneself and control anger or strong emotion.
To take a brief deliberate pause before reacting, typically to avoid an impulsive response.
2.
General
informal
colloquial
To give a short warning countdown indicating that action will be taken when the count reaches ten; a temporal threat or ultimatum.
3.
General
neutral
To perform the literal act of counting from one to ten, used as a timing or instructional exercise.
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