on the count of three, four, five, etc.

Related to word: count

Pharse

Definition (timing)

  1. Used to indicate the moment when an action or event will begin or occur simultaneously, after counting to a specified number.

    • On the count of three, I expect everyone to stand up.

    • On the count of three, they tossed their grenades into the trench and fled.

    • We’ll start at the same time. On the count of three – one, two, three, go!