order 1

noundomain: communication

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

Examples

1.the British ships dropped anchor and waited for orders from London

Derivationally related form

order 1

verb

give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

order 3

verb

issue commands or orders for

Hyponym

marching orders 2

noun

an order from a superior officer for troops to depart

summons 2

noun

an order to appear in person at a given place and time

word 4

noun

a verbal command for action

daily order 1

noun

(usually plural) a command or set of commands covering an entire day issued by a military organization or a military commander to troops, sailors, etc.

Member_of_this_domain_-_TOPIC

military 1

noun

the military forces of a nation

Member_of_this_domain_-_USAGE

plural 1

noun

the form of a word that is used to denote more than one