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marching order

/ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ ˈɔːrdər/

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/ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ ˈɔːrdər/B2informal
  • ruНабор инструкций или указаний, данных кому-либо, часто в рабочем или военном контексте, определяющий, что нужно сделать или как действовать.

A set of instructions or directives given to someone, often in a work or military context, specifying what needs to be done or how to proceed.

  1. Instructions for a taskB2informalbritish

    A set of instructions or commands given to someone to carry out a specific task or mission.

    ruИнструкции для задачи

    • The manager gave us our marching orders for the new project.
    • He received his marching orders to start the investigation.
    • The team got their marching orders to prepare the report by Friday.
  2. Dismissal or terminationB2informalbritish

    An order to leave a job or position; being fired or told to go away.

    ruУвольнение

    • After the argument, he was given his marching orders.
    • The employee got his marching orders after the mistake.
    • She was handed her marching orders and had to leave the company.