On order Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɔɹdɝ
AHN OR-der
ˈɒn/ /ˈɔːdɐ
ON AW-duh
Definition
'On order' means something has already been requested or purchased but has not yet arrived or been delivered.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in business, retail, and logistics to describe items that will arrive soon. Usually refers to products temporarily out of stock but expected. Can be used in both formal and casual settings.
Spanish: pedido - encargadoPortuguese (BR): encomendado - sob encomendaPortuguese (PT): encomendado - por encomendaChinese (Simplified): 已订购 - 正在订货Chinese (Traditional): 已訂購 - 正在訂貨Hindi: ऑर्डर परArabic: قيد الطلب - تم طلبهBengali: অর্ডারে আছে - অর্ডারকৃত (এখনও আসেনি)Russian: заказан - в заказеJapanese: 注文中Vietnamese: đang đặt hàngKorean: 주문 중Turkish: siparişteUrdu: آرڈر پر ہےIndonesian: sedang dipesan
Example Sentences
The new book is on order and will arrive next week.
basic
These shoes are currently on order.
basic
We have more chairs on order for the event.
basic
Sorry, that phone is out of stock but we have several on order.
natural
The replacement parts you need are already on order.
natural
Our new uniforms are still on order, so we have to wait a little longer.
natural