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- Dictionaryor·der/ˈôrdər/
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, direction, or instruction: "he was not going to take orders from a mere administrator" Similar
verb
- 1. give an authoritative direction or instruction to do something: "she ordered me to leave" Similar
- 2. request (something) to be made, supplied, or served: "my friend ordered the tickets last week" Similar
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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.
a request to make, supply, or deliver food or goods: "Can I take your order now?" said the waiter. I would like to place (= make) an order for a large pine table. [ C ] a product or a meal that has been asked for by a customer: I got an email saying that the order has been shipped. be on order.
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. You can put a line of people in order from tallest to shortest, or from youngest to oldest.
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.
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...
Definition of order noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ORDER definition: 1. the arrangement of a group of people or things in a list from first to last: 2. an instruction…. Learn 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.