order

Definitions

1. noun

   The way things are arranged or follow each other.

   Examples

   • Put the children in age order.
   • The words are in order of frequency.
2. noun

   A place in a row or list.

   Examples

   • Each layer appears in its order, from oldest to newest.
   • The runners finished in order, one after another.
3. noun

   A neat and tidy state, or working properly.

   Examples

   • The house is in order.
   • Everything on his desk was in perfect order.
4. noun

   A peaceful state without trouble.

   Examples

   • The police work to keep order in the city.
   • Order in the court!
5. noun

   A command.

   Examples

   • The captain gave an order.
   • He is bad at following orders.
6. noun

   A request to buy or supply goods.

   Examples

   • We made an order for ten chairs.
   • The shop received an online order for sunglasses.
7. noun

   A group of monks or nuns who follow special rules.

   Examples

   • St. Ignatius Loyola founded the Jesuit order in 1537.
   • She joined a quiet religious order after university.
8. noun

   A club of knights.

   Examples

   • He joined the Order of the Garter.
   • He was welcomed into the ancient order of knights.
9. noun

   A group of people with a shared interest.

   Examples

   • The order of gardeners met monthly to share tips.
   • He joined an order to save old books.
10. noun

    An honor given for great service.

    Examples

    • She was awarded the Order of Merit for her charity work.
    • He received a national order for his service.