Place an order Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɫeɪs/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɔɹdɝ
PLAYS an OR-der
plˈeɪs/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɔːdɐ
pl-AYS un AW-duh
Definition
To request goods or services from a company, usually formally or through a system, such as in a restaurant or online shop.
Usage & Nuances
A formal expression, especially used in business, restaurants, or online shopping. Common with 'online', 'by phone', or 'with a company'. Not used for giving directions or suggestions (use 'ask', 'request'). Often heard in customer service.
Spanish: hacer un pedidoPortuguese (BR): fazer um pedidoPortuguese (PT): fazer uma encomenda - fazer um pedidoChinese (Simplified): 下订单Chinese (Traditional): 下訂單Hindi: ऑर्डर देनाArabic: تقديم طلبBengali: অর্ডার করা - অর্ডার প্রদান করাRussian: заказать - сделать заказJapanese: 注文するVietnamese: đặt hàngKorean: 주문하다Turkish: sipariş vermekUrdu: آرڈر دینا - آرڈر کرناIndonesian: memesan
Example Sentences
I want to place an order for two pizzas.
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You can place an order online or by phone.
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She placed an order for new shoes last night.
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Could you place an order for the books we discussed?
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Let me know if you want me to place an order for anything else.
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After getting the quote, we decided to place an order with another supplier.
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