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- Dictionaryorder/ˈɔːdə/
noun
- 1. the arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method: "I filed the cards in alphabetical order" Similar
- 2. an authoritative command or instruction: "he was not going to take orders from a mere administrator" Similar
verb
- 1. give an authoritative instruction to do something: "she ordered me to leave" Similar
- 2. request (something) to be made, supplied, or served: "my mate ordered the tickets last week" Similar
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to do or make something especially for a person who has asked for it: We make wedding cakes to order. Fewer examples. I dictated my order over the phone. They decided not to honour an existing order for aircraft. A waiter hovered at the table, ready to take our order. All our customer orders are handled by computer.
1. : to put in order : arrange. The books are ordered alphabetically by author. 2. a. : to give an order to : command. They ordered everyone out of the house. b. : destine, ordain. so ordered by the gods. c. : to command to go or come to a specified place. ordered back to the base. d. : to give an order for. order a meal.
Define order. order synonyms, order pronunciation, order translation, English dictionary definition of order. n. 1. A condition of logical or comprehensible arrangement among the separate elements of a group. 2. a. A condition of methodical or prescribed arrangement...
a direction or commission to make, provide, or furnish something: The salesclerk will take your order. a quantity of goods or items purchased or sold: The druggist is sending the order right over. Grammar.
Order is the situation that exists when everything is in the correct or expected place, or happens at the correct or expected time.
Order is the formal arrangement of things — putting that pile of paper on your desk into neat stacks of bills, papers, letters, to-do lists, and napkin poems. Order has many meanings.
Definition of order noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of order verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The government has placed an order for (=asked a company to supply) new weapons. Please complete the enclosed order form. on order (=asked for, but not yet received) My bicycle is on order. make/supply something to order (=produce something especially for a particular customer) They make hand-made shoes to order.
1. : a statement made by a person with authority that tells someone to do something : an instruction or direction that must be obeyed. [count] The captain was barking out orders [= commands] to the crew. That's an order, not a request! Failing to comply with an order will result in the loss of your job.