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to order around
/ˈɔːɹdɚɹ ɐɹˈaʊnd/
/ˈɔːdəɹ ɐɹˈaʊnd/
order aboutto order around
[phrase form: order]
01
to consistently instruct someone on what to do in a bossy and unpleasant manner
Examples
She does n't like being ordered around and prefers collaboration in the workplace.
The manager should provide guidance rather than constantly ordering employees around.
