CEFR A2

orders

noun

Meaning

A request to make, supply, or sell something, especially in a business context.

Examples

The shop received an order for 100 custom-made shirts.
She placed an order for a new laptop online.

Synonyms: requests, commissions, bookings, directives

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orders (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːr.dɚz/

Definition

A request to make, supply, or sell something, especially in a business context.

Examples

The shop received an order for 100 custom-made shirts.
She placed an order for a new laptop online.
The restaurant was busy fulfilling takeout orders.

How to Use orders

order for (prepositional phrase): To specify what you want to buy or receive. — "This is an order for a dozen roses."
order from (prepositional phrase): To request something from a specific supplier or source. — "We always order our office supplies from the same company."
in order (collocation): Arranged neatly and tidily. — "Please make sure your workspace is in order before you leave."
in order to (prepositional phrase): For the purpose of; with the intention of. — "She studied hard in order to pass the exam."

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