ORDERLY


Meaning of ORDERLY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɔ:(r)də(r)li ]

( orderlies)

1.

If something is done in an orderly fashion or manner, it is done in a well-organized and controlled way.

The organizers guided them in orderly fashion out of the building...

Despite the violence that preceded the elections, reports say that polling was orderly and peaceful.

≠ chaotic

ADJ

2.

Something that is orderly is neat or arranged in a neat way.

Their vehicles were parked in orderly rows.

ADJ

• or‧der‧li‧ness

A balance is achieved in the painting between orderliness and unpredictability.

N-UNCOUNT

3.

An orderly is a person who works in a hospital and does jobs that do not require special medical training.

N-COUNT : oft supp N

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