n.
Pronunciation: ' o ̇ r-d ə r
Function: verb
Inflected Form: or · dered ; or · der · ing \ ' o ̇ r-d( ə -)ri ŋ \
Etymology: Middle English, from ordre, noun
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
1 : to put in order : ARRANGE
2 a : to give an order to : COMMAND b : DESTINE , ORDAIN <so order ed by the gods> c : to command to go or come to a specified place < order ed back to the base> d : to give an order for < order a meal>
intransitive verb
1 : to bring about order : REGULATE
2 a : to issue orders : COMMAND b : to give or place an order
– or · der · able \ - ə -b ə l \ adjective
– or · der · er \ -d ə r- ə r \ noun
synonyms ORDER , ARRANGE , MARSHAL , ORGANIZE , SYSTEMATIZE , METHODIZE mean to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other. ORDER suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion < ordered her business affairs>. ARRANGE implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment < arranged the files numerically>. MARSHAL suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use < marshaling the facts for argument>. ORGANIZE implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function < organized the volunteers into teams>. SYSTEMATIZE implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme < systematized billing procedures>. METHODIZE suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme < methodizes every aspect of daily living>. synonym see in addition COMMAND