Orders: meaning, definitions and examples

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orders

[ ˈɔːrdərz ]

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online shopping

A request for a product or service made by a customer and agreed upon by a seller. Orders can be placed through various means such as websites, mobile apps, or in person.

Synonyms

purchase, request, transaction

Examples of usage

Please place your order online and we will deliver it to your home.
She received an order for ten pairs of shoes from a customer in Japan.
The restaurant received a large order for catering a corporate event.

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military

A command given by a superior officer to be carried out by subordinates. Orders in the military are crucial for maintaining discipline and executing missions successfully.

Synonyms

command, directive, instruction

Examples of usage

The general issued an order for all troops to move to the front lines.
Soldiers must follow orders without question to ensure the success of the mission.

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command

To give a directive or command to someone, instructing them on what to do. Ordering can be done in various settings, including business, military, and everyday life.

Synonyms

command, direct, instruct

Examples of usage

The manager ordered the staff to clean up the store before closing.
She ordered a pizza for dinner after a long day at work.

Translations

Translations of the word "orders" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ordens

🇮🇳 आदेश

🇩🇪 Bestellungen

🇮🇩 pesanan

🇺🇦 замовлення

🇵🇱 zamówienia

🇯🇵 注文 (ちゅうもん)

🇫🇷 commandes

🇪🇸 pedidos

🇹🇷 siparişler

🇰🇷 주문 (주문)

🇸🇦 طلبات

🇨🇿 objednávky

🇸🇰 objednávky

🇨🇳 订单 (dìngdān)

🇸🇮 naročila

🇮🇸 pantanir

🇰🇿 тапсырыстар

🇬🇪 შეკვეთები

🇦🇿 sifarişlər

🇲🇽 pedidos

Word origin

The word 'orders' originated from Middle English 'ordre', from Old French 'ordre', from Latin 'ordo, ordin-' meaning 'row, series, class, rank'. The term evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to commands, requests, and arrangements. It has been used in military, business, and everyday contexts to denote instructions, purchases, and arrangements.