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A set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
“These orders must be followed to the letter, or we risk jeopardizing the mission.”
The task or area of activity officially assigned to an individual or organization
Plural for the outcome of a legal proceeding
Plural for the arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other
“The order of chapters in the book is chronologically based.”
Plural for a state in which the laws and rules regulating public behavior are observed
“The challenge in this instance is to achieve order while upholding the rule of law.”
Plural for the type or category of something, especially with regards to its quality or nature
“This is journalism of the highest order in which the reporter creates a vista that involves the reader.”
Plural for a verbal or written request for something to be made, supplied, or served
“My order was fulfilled with speed and efficiency by the company.”
Plural for a society or fraternity of individuals living under the same principles, regulations, and discipline
“The young woman turned down the Carmelites and opted instead for a religious order which allowed her to wear designer clothing.”
Plural for a state in which everything is in its correct or appropriate place
“Humanity loves lists because they create a sense of order in a chaotic world.”
Plural for a state in which everything is arranged logically, comprehensibly, or naturally
“Their religion says that there is an order to the universe, and every individual has a specific place in that order.”
Plural for the overall state or condition of something
“The organizing committee has put much work into ensuring that everything is in perfect order.”
Plural for a social class
“Watson paradoxically claims that opting for luxury brands is a telltale sign that you are of a lower social order.”
Plural for a particular social, political, or economic system
“The established order was challenged by individuals refusing to accept the status quo.”
Plural for a principal taxonomic category that ranks below class and above family
“The rhinoceros beetle is one of the largest members of the order Coleoptera.”
Plural for a medal or award given in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement
“The President has appeared in a photograph wearing a British Order around his neck.”
To establish or stipulate as a previous condition
“The transport minister says he will order a full inquiry into the fiasco.”
To arrange or set in some sort of order
“Compile a list of your outstanding tasks and order them according to priority.”
To command that something be done
“My mother would call me while I was at the club and order me to come home.”
To request some product or service or to secure by placing an order
“You can order almost anything online these days.”
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