take orders

• Recevoir et accepter des instructions ou des ordres émanant d'une personne ayant autorité, généralement sur le lieu de travail ou dans une structure hiérarchique.

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.

   recevoir des ordres

   • 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.

   prendre les commandes

   • 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.