ordered

Definition

  • adjective: carefully organized or controlled
  • adjective: characterized by 'order'
  • synonyms: consistent, logical, orderly

Examples

  • The book I want to buy has been 'back-ordered' and won't be shipped for three weeks.

  • He was tired of being 'ordered' [='bossed'] 'around' by his parents and teachers.

  • He leads an 'ordered' [='well-ordered', 'orderly'] life in the suburbs.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) your hand, for the time being. - It will spread, Albus. - How long? Maybe a year. Don't ignore me, Severus. We both know Lord Voldemort has ordered the Malfoy boy to murder me. But should he fail, I should presume the Dark Lord will turn to you. You must be the one to kill me, Severus. (..)
    2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2