order of business

noun phrase

: a matter which must be dealt with : task

the budget was the first order of business at the committee meeting

Examples of order of business in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Swift’s first order of business in the track’s single cycle was sharing it as a standalone release, as well as dropping an instrumental version on streaming services for fans to take part in some cathartic karaoke. —

Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 July 2024 The first order of business for Jonnie Forster, founder of The Penthouse, was to weed out the imposter accounts and set licensing deals for official merchandise brandishing her famous catchphrase. —

Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 July 2024 The first order of business, as stated above, is enhancing our economic development, with sensible options that meet the local criteria and provide valuable sales revenue. —

Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024 As a first order of business, Congress should serve as a model for the nation. —

Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for order of business

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Word History

Etymology

order of business (predetermined sequence of matters to be dealt with by an assembly)

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of order of business was circa 1890

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