orders
word · lemma: order
/ˈɔɹdɝz/
OR-durz
/ˈɔːdəz/
AW-duhz
Definition
'Orders' can mean instructions given by someone in authority, or requests for products or services in business.
Usage & Nuances
'Orders' is plural—use for more than one instruction or business request. Common phrases: 'take orders' (restaurant), 'follow orders' (military), 'place orders' (business). Distinguish from 'order' (singular) and 'instructions' (often less strict).
Spanish: órdenes - pedidosPortuguese (BR): ordens - pedidosPortuguese (PT): ordens - encomendasChinese (Simplified): 命令 - 订单Chinese (Traditional): 命令 - 訂單Hindi: आदेश - ऑर्डरArabic: أوامر - طلباتBengali: নির্দেশ - অর্ডারRussian: приказы - заказыJapanese: 命令 - 注文Vietnamese: mệnh lệnh - đơn hàngKorean: 지시 - 주문Turkish: emirler - siparişlerUrdu: احکامات - آرڈرزIndonesian: perintah - pesanan
Example Sentences
The teacher gave clear orders to the students.
basic
My mom took our food orders at the table.
basic
The company received five new orders this morning.
basic
I’m just following the orders I was given.
natural
Are there any new orders for delivery today?
natural
The manager barked out orders all afternoon.
natural