The arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method. noun
The books were arranged in alphabetical order on the shelf.
Please put these documents in chronological order.
An authoritative command, direction, or instruction. noun
The captain gave the order to abandon ship.
She received an order to appear in court.
A request for something to be made, supplied, or served. noun
I placed an order for a new laptop.
The waiter took our order for dinner.
The state in which everything is in its correct or appropriate place. noun
The room was in perfect order after the cleaning.
The files are in order, ready for the meeting.
A particular social, political, or economic system. noun
The new government promised to restore order to the country.
The social order of the community was disrupted by the event.
To give an authoritative direction or instruction to do something. verb
The manager ordered the team to complete the project by Friday.
She ordered a taxi to take her to the airport.
To request (something) to be made, supplied, or served. verb
He ordered a pizza for dinner.
She ordered a new dress online.