take orders

• تلقي الأوامر أو التعليمات من شخص ذي سلطة أو في سياق هرمي، والالتزام بتنفيذها. ويشمل المعنى قبول التوجيهات والانصياع لها في العمل أو أي نظام تسلسلي.

To receive and accept instructions or commands from someone in authority, typically in a workplace or hierarchical setting.

1. Receive instructionsB1formal

   To receive and follow commands or instructions from someone in authority.

   تلقي الأوامر

   • The soldiers are trained to take orders without question.
   • She is not used to taking orders from anyone.
   • The assistant takes orders from the manager.

2. Record customer requestsA2informal

   To write down or note what a customer wants to buy, especially in a restaurant or shop.

   تسجيل الطلبات

   • The waiter came to take our orders.
   • She works as a server and takes orders all day.
   • Please take my order for a coffee and a sandwich.