order (A1)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːr.dər/

Definition

A request for something to be made, supplied, or served, or the document or record of this.

Examples

• I'd like to place an order for a pizza.

• The restaurant received a large catering order.

• Can you check the status of my online order?

How to Use order

order for (prepositional phrase)

To request something specific. — "I placed an order for a book."

in order to (prepositional phrase)

For the purpose of achieving something. — "He studied hard in order to pass the exam."

order of (prepositional phrase)

The sequence or arrangement of things. — "The students stood in order of height."

order up (phrasal verb)

To request food or drink, especially in a restaurant or cafe. — "The chef will order up the next dish."

Synonyms of order

Words with a similar meaning to order:

• request
• command
• instruction
• direction

Antonyms of order

Words with the opposite meaning to order:

• disorder
• chaos

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