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work order

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noun

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


Example Sentences

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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

On Monday, a judge lifted the stop work order for one project off Rhode Island, but the other four that were under construction remain stalled, losing millions of dollars each day.

From Barron's

On Monday, a judge lifted the stop work order for one project off Rhode Island, but the other four that were under construction remain stalled, losing millions of dollars each day.

From Barron's

Orsted said construction on its Revolution Wind project was 87% complete when the Interior Department suddenly issued a stop work order for all offshore wind projects on Dec. 22, citing national security concerns.

From Barron's

"In this case, a work order for pest control intervention was made on the same day the issue was reported to the association."

From BBC