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work order

American  

noun

  1. an order authorizing specific work, repairs, etc., to be done.


Example Sentences

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“This stop work order means Massachusetts is losing out on new, additional power generation that could power over 200,000 homes and businesses this winter,” Healey said.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

The slight glimmer of hope in this new work order is that necessity may breed innovation, creating opportunities to build income streams that could revive certain industries.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

NYC Department of Buildings issued a partial stop work order, which is still active, on the building in June, according to public records.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

The banners were printed and installed by a Maryland-based contractor, Timsco Graphics, at a cost of $16,400, per a work order that Salon received in response to a Freedom of Information Act request.

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2025

She checked the name on the work order.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir