to order
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Definition & Meaning of "order"in English

to order
01

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop 

Transitive: to order food or drinks
to order definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
order
3rd person singular
orders
Present participle
ordering
Past simple
ordered
Past participle
ordered
Examples
He ordered a round of drinks for everyone at the table. 
02

to give an instruction to someone to do something through one's authority 

Ditransitive: to order sb to do sth
to order definition and meaning
Examples
The general ordered the troops to advance to the front lines. 
03

to arrange or organize something in a structured or systematic manner 

Transitive: to order items
to order definition and meaning
Examples
She ordered her desk by sorting papers into different folders to make it more organized. 
04

to give a command or instruction for someone to go or come to a specific place 

Transitive: to order sb somewhere
Examples
The coach ordered the team to the locker room to discuss strategy before the big game. 
05

to regulate someone or something and bring it to act according to rules and regulations 

Transitive: to order a place or process
Examples
The government implemented new policies to order the financial markets and maintain stability. 
06

to confer or invest clerical rank or authority in someone within a religious organization or institution 

Transitive: to order sb
Examples
The bishop ordered the young deacon, officially bestowing upon him the authority to perform religious ceremonies. 
Order
01

a command or instruction given by someone in a position of authority 

order definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
orders
Examples
The general issued a strict order to advance the troops. 
02

a request or instruction made for goods or services, often specifying the quantity, quality, and delivery of the requested items 

order definition and meaning
Examples
She placed an order for new furniture to be delivered next week. 
03

a request for a specific item or service to be provided 

order definition and meaning
Examples
He made a mistake on his order and had to correct it. 
04

a condition of regular or proper arrangement 

order definition and meaning
05

(biology) a taxonomic category between a class and a family 

06

established customary state (especially of society) 

07

a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) 

08

a set of rules that a group or organization follows 

Examples
The council established a new order for meetings. 
09

a group of people organized together because they share similar interests or goals 

Examples
The ancient order of knights protected the kingdom from external threats. 
10

the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement 

11

(architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans 

12

a group of person living under a religious rule 

13

(usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy 

01

used to tell people to pay attention and be quiet in a strong and serious way, especially in formal situations or important events 

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