Order

Main Entry:: ¹or·der
Pronunciation:: \ˈȯr-dər\
Function:: verb
Inflected Form(s):: or·dered; or·der·ing \ˈȯr-d(ə-)riŋ\
Etymology:: Middle English, from ordre, noun
Date:: 13th century

transitive verb1: to put in order : arrange2 a: to give an order to : command b: destine , ordain <so ordered by the gods> c: to command to go or come to a specified place <ordered back to the base> d: to give an order for <order a meal>intransitive verb1: to bring about order : regulate2 a: to issue orders : command b: to give or place an order

— or·der·able

\-ə-bəl\ adjective

— or·der·er

\-dər-ər\ noun

synonyms order , arrange , marshal , organize , systematize , methodize mean to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other. order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion <ordered her business affairs>. arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment <arranged the files numerically>. marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use <marshaling the facts for argument>. organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function <organized the volunteers into teams>. systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme <systematized billing procedures>. methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme <methodizes every aspect of daily living>.

synonyms see in addition command

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