orders
Translation
orders, commands, instructions
Examples
The soldiers followed their orders.
The soldiers followed their orders.
I'd like to place my orders now.
I'd like to place my orders now.
The general gave orders to attack.
The general gave orders to attack.
Grammar Patterns
orders ((from sb.)) commands from someone The captain's orders were clear.
orders ((to do sth.)) a command to perform an action He gave orders to retreat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: commands, instructions, directives, requests
Etymology
From Latin 'ordo' meaning 'row, rank, series'. It implies an instruction to keep things in order.
Memory Tips
Picture a military officer giving 'orders' or a customer placing 'orders' at a restaurant.