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orders

Pronunciation: [/ˈɔɹ.dɚz/]

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orders: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use orders in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “business”

(noun) requests for products or services made by customers.

Example

The restaurant received many orders for takeout during the lunch rush.

Example

The online store had very few orders this week.

Example

How many orders did the company receive today?

Context: “military”

(noun) commands given by a superior officer to those under their authority.

Example

The general issued strict orders to the troops before the mission.

Example

The soldiers disobeyed orders and faced consequences.

Example

What were the orders given to the soldiers for this operation?

Context: “commands”

(verb) to give a command or instruction for something to be done.

Example

The manager orders new supplies for the office every month.

Example

She never orders dessert when eating out.

Example

Can you order more books for the library, please?

How to pronounce orders

Pronunciation: [/ˈɔɹ.dɚz/]

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