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order of business

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noun

  1. a task assigned or to be dealt with.

    Our first order of business is to reduce expenses.

Etymology

Origin of order of business

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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The first order of business: declaring my intentions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Wolves will be preparing for life in the Championship this summer and their only order of business is the future of experienced right-back Matt Doherty, 34.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Under SERE, the first order of business is to survive, which includes prioritizing needs to minimize stress and calorie burn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Boeing’s first order of business is to grow plane production.

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

Our first order of business was to think of an activity for the club.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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