order

noun
UK: /ˈɔː.dər/
US: /ˈɔːr.dər/

  1. A request to make, supply, or deliver something.

    1. I'd like to order a pizza for delivery tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company received a large order for its new product, exceeding all expectations. [ ] [ ]

  2. A group of people living under a particular religious rule.

    1. She joined a religious order and dedicated her life to prayer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Benedictine order is known for its contributions to education and scholarship. [ ] [ ]

  3. The way that things are arranged or happen.

    1. The books are in alphabetical order on the shelf. [ ] [ ]
    2. Maintaining order in the classroom is essential for effective learning. [ ] [ ]

  4. A state in which everything is in its correct place and working correctly.

    1. The police are responsible for maintaining law and order. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the storm, it took days to restore order to the neighborhood. [ ] [ ]

  5. An instruction given by someone in authority.

    1. The soldier followed the captain's order without question. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor gave strict orders to stay in bed and rest. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sequence directive system arrangement command request
order verb

  1. To request something to be made, supplied, or delivered.

    1. We'd like to order some food from the menu now. [ ] [ ]
    2. You can order the book online and have it delivered to your door. [ ] [ ]

  2. To give an instruction or command.

    1. The officer ordered his men to advance. [ ] [ ]
    2. The judge ordered the defendant to pay a fine for the offense. [ ] [ ]

  3. To arrange things in a specific way.

    1. Please order the files by date. [ ] [ ]
    2. The librarian ordered the books according to the Dewey Decimal System. [ ] [ ]
order adjective

  1. In good condition or working well.

    1. The equipment is in full working order. [ ] [ ]
    2. Is the car in good running order, ready for the road trip? [ ] [ ]
order idiom

  1. Phrases like 'in order to' mean for the purpose of.

    1. We must work hard in order to achieve our goals. [ ] [ ]
    2. She studied diligently in order to pass the exam with flying colors. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "order" in English means: A request to make, supply, or deliver something., A group of people living under a particular religious rule., The way that things are arranged or happen., A state in which everything is in its correct place and working correctly., An instruction given by someone in authority..

The phonetic transcription of "order" is /ˈɔː.dər/ in British English and /ˈɔːr.dər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "order": sequence, directive, system, arrangement, command, request.

Example usage of "order": "I'd like to order a pizza for delivery tonight.". More examples on the page.