- 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
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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
