orders

/ ˈɔːdəz /

plural noun

1. short for holy orders

2. ordained

3. to become ordained

4. short for major orders minor orders

Example Sentences

Losing future orders would be devastating to Chau’s business, which has already seen revenue shrink by about half this year compared with last year, even after tariffs for Chinese toys were lowered to roughly 30%.

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She has since defied court orders to attend her ongoing trial on charges amounting to crimes against humanity for allegedly ordering a deadly crackdown during the revolt.

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The American Federation of Government Employees and AFL-CIO, two major unions representing federal workers, have filed a lawsuit in northern California, asking a judge to temporarily block the layoff orders.

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For example, it means there could be less need for staffing registers to take orders.

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A Madagascar army contingent near the capital on Saturday called on soldiers and security units to "join forces" and "refuse orders to shoot" at protesters, while several thousand marched in the capital.

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