order

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun

n. a state where everything is tidy, organized, and working correctly.

n. the state of being well-arranged or conforming to a particular system of organization.

“It took all morning to bring some order to the messy garage.”

“The new manager implemented strict protocols to restore order to the chaotic production line.”

A1 · Beginner Countable noun Finance

n. a request for food in a restaurant or for a product from a shop.

n. a commercial commission to purchase, sell, or supply goods or services.

“The waiter took our order and returned with our drinks five minutes later.”

“The manufacturing plant received a bulk order for three thousand units, necessitating an immediate increase in raw material procurement.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. an instruction given by someone with power that you must obey.

n. an authoritative direction or instruction that requires obedience.

Español:orden

“The soldiers followed the captain's order to move forward.”

“The judge issued a court order demanding that the company release the internal documents to the investigators.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical

n. a group used to classify living things, smaller than a class but larger than a family.

n. a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of organisms.

“The teacher explained that primates belong to a specific order of mammals.”

“In biological taxonomy, the order Carnivora includes a diverse range of placental mammals that primarily consume meat.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Religion

n. a group of people who live by special rules, like monks or nuns.

n. a community of people living under a particular religious rule or sharing common social goals.

Español:orden

“He decided to join a religious order and live in a monastery.”

“The medieval order of knights was established to protect pilgrims traveling through dangerous territories.”

A1 · Beginner

v. to ask for food or products to be brought to you.

v. to place a commercial request for the supply of goods or services.

“I think I will order the steak and a side salad.”

“The procurement department decided to order the specialized components from a local supplier to reduce shipping delays.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to tell someone they must do something.

v. to give an authoritative instruction to someone.

“The doctor ordered him to stay in bed for three days.”

“The governor ordered an immediate evacuation of the coastal areas as the storm intensified.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to put things into a neat or logical arrangement.

v. to arrange or organize items according to a specific system or sequence.

“She spent the afternoon ordering her books by genre.”

“The software is designed to automatically order the search results based on their relevance to the user's query.”