Ready to order Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɛdi/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɔɹdɝ
RED-ee tuh OR-der
ɹˈɛdi/ /tˈuː/ /ˈɔːdɐ
RED-ee tuh AW-duh
Definition
Used in a restaurant to say that you have decided what you want and are prepared to tell the server your order.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is polite and common in restaurants. Often used to signal a server. You can say "We're ready to order" for a group, or "I'm ready to order" if alone. Not usually used outside dining contexts.
Spanish: listos para pedir - listo para ordenarPortuguese (BR): prontos para pedirPortuguese (PT): prontos para pedirChinese (Simplified): 准备点餐Chinese (Traditional): 準備點餐Hindi: ऑर्डर करने के लिए तैयारArabic: جاهز للطلبBengali: অর্ডার দিতে প্রস্তুতRussian: готовы сделать заказJapanese: 注文の準備ができているVietnamese: sẵn sàng gọi mónKorean: 주문할 준비가 되다Turkish: sipariş vermeye hazırUrdu: آرڈر دینے کے لیے تیارIndonesian: siap memesan
Example Sentences
Are you ready to order or do you need more time?
basic
Please let me know when you're ready to order.
basic
We're ready to order now, thank you.
basic
Just wave at the waiter when you're ready to order.
natural
If you're not ready to order yet, we can start with some drinks.
natural
Usually, people say they're ready to order after looking at the menu for a few minutes.
natural