or
der
Third Person
orders
Present Participle
ordering
Past Tense
ordered
Past Participle
ordered
1
to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop
transitive
- He ordered a round of drinks for everyone at the table.
- She loves to order the fresh seafood when we eat by the coast.
- She ordered a cappuccino and sat by the window.
- She ordered a latte to go from the coffee shop.
- They ordered appetizers to share before their main courses.
2
to give an instruction to someone to do something through one's authority
- The general ordered the troops to advance to the front lines.
- The manager ordered the team to complete the project by the end of the week.
- The teacher ordered the students to remain quiet during the exam.
- The supervisor ordered the employees to attend the mandatory training session.
- The captain ordered the crew to prepare for an emergency landing.
3
to arrange or organize something in a structured or systematic manner
transitive
- She ordered her desk by sorting papers into different folders to make it more organized.
- She is currently ordering items on the shelves according to their expiration dates.
- Can you please order the books on the shelf by genre?
- The chef often orders ingredients by type before starting a new recipe.
- The supervisor frequently orders documents alphabetically to facilitate quick retrieval.
Antonyms:
4
to give a command or instruction for someone to go or come to a specific place
transitive
- The coach ordered the team to the locker room to discuss strategy before the big game.
- The manager ordered the employees to the conference room for an impromptu meeting.
- The director ordered the actors to the set for the start of the shooting.
- The supervisor ordered the workers back to the construction site to resume their tasks.
5
to regulate someone or something and bring it to act according to rules and regulations
transitive
- The government implemented new policies to order the financial markets and maintain stability.
- The teacher ordered the classroom by setting clear rules and expectations for behavior.
- The city council ordered the traffic flow by installing traffic lights and road signs.
- The homeowners association ordered the neighborhood by enforcing community guidelines and regulations.
- The supervisor ordered the production process, streamlining operations for increased efficiency.
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
6
to confer or invest clerical rank or authority in someone within a religious organization or institution
transitive
- The bishop ordered the young deacon, officially bestowing upon him the authority to perform religious ceremonies.
- The senior clergy members gathered to order the newly elected bishop.
- The religious council unanimously voted to order the monk.
- The synod assembled to order the minister, authorizing him to lead congregational worship.
Synonyms: