noun

order

Translation

order, command, sequence, arrangement

I'd like to place an order for a book.

The books are in alphabetical order.

The soldier followed the order.

The judge ordered him to pay a fine.

((an order for sth.)) a request for sth. to be made or supplied I placed an order for a new phone.

((in order)) arranged correctly or neatly Please stand in order.

((to order sth.)) to request sth. Can I order a coffee?

((to order sb. to-inf)) to command sb. to do sth. The general ordered the soldiers to retreat.

Synonyms: command, request, sequence, arrangement

From Latin 'ordo', meaning 'row, series, rank'. Think of things arranged in a row.

Remember its multiple meanings: ordering food (request), putting things in order (sequence), and following an order (command).