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

  • (..) Who let this IRA motherfucker in my bar? Just kidding. How's your mother? She's on her way out. We all are. Act accordingly. Here it is, Your Highness, as ordered. Get in the car. I wanna show you something. - What's got you all hot and bothered? - Get in the car. You'll see. Do you trust him? (..)
    2006 The Departed
  • (..) to assault and battery would make sense. Given your nature. You'll do enough jail time to convince anyone this is no setup. You'll be on probation, see a court-ordered shrink... ...the whole nine yards. You wanna serve the Commonwealth, this is your chance. We need you, pal. (..)
    2006 The Departed