order
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/ˈɔːrdər/
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/ˈɔːdə(r)/
noun
A1
how people or things are arranged
Please put the books in order by size.
B1
neat and organized state
She keeps her room in perfect order.
B1
people following rules and authority
The police keep order in the city.
A2
request for food or drinks
I will place my order now.
R
food or drinks requested
My order arrived quickly.
B1
request to make or supply goods
We placed a large order for new chairs.
R
goods supplied after request
The office supply order is here.
B1
instruction from authority
The captain gave the order to advance.
R
written instruction for payment or action
He received a money order from his family.
R
way society is arranged with rules
The social order changed after the revolution.
R
social class
In the past, the lower orders had few rights.
R
group of similar animals or plants
Humans belong to the primate order.
R
religious community group
She joined a monastic order.
R
group given special honor
He was knighted into the Order of the Bath.
R
badge or ribbon of honor
He wore his order with pride.
R
secret society group
The order meets in secret ceremonies.
verb
A1
ask for food or drinks
We will order pizza for dinner.
A2
ask for goods or services
You can order online or by phone.
B1
tell someone to do something with authority
The general ordered the troops to retreat.
R
organize or arrange
I need to order my ideas before writing.
translation
how people or things are arranged; neat and organized state; people following rules and authority; request for food or drinks; food or drinks requested; request to make or supply goods; goods supplied after request; instruction from authority; written instruction for payment or action; way society is arranged with rules; social class; group of similar animals or plants; religious community group; group given special honor; badge or ribbon of honor; secret society group
ask for food or drinks; ask for goods or services; tell someone to do something with authority; organize or arrange
Word Forms
3rd Present
orders
Past
ordered
Perfect
ordered
Progressive
ordering
Plural
orders