- order
- the way in which records such as filing cards or invoices are arranged
Example in alphabetical or numerical order- an official request for goods to be supplied
Examples to give someone an order or to place an order with someone for twenty filing cabinets • The management ordered the workforce to leave the factory.Usage to fill an order,to fulfil an order- to supply items which have been ordered
Example We are so understaffed we cannot fulfil any more orders before Christmas.Usage items available to order only- items which will be manufactured only if someone orders them
Usage on order- ordered but not delivered
Example This item is out of stock, but is on order.- a document which allows money to be paid to someone
Example She sent us an order on the Chartered Bank.- (Stock Exchange)
- an instruction to a broker to buy or sell
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Usage pay to Mr Smith or order
- pay money to Mr Smith or as he orders
Usage pay to the order of Mr Smith- pay money directly to Mr Smith or to his account
- to ask for goods to be supplied
Example They ordered a new Rolls Royce for the managing director.
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