to order

• Faire une demande d'achat ou de préparation d'un produit ou d'un service selon les spécifications ou l'envie d'un client, souvent dans un restaurant, un magasin ou une usine ; peut aussi désigner une commande sur mesure ou individualisée.

A phrase used to indicate that something is made or done according to a customer's specific request or instructions, often used in restaurants, shops, or manufacturing.

1. Request somethingA2formal

   To ask for something to be made, supplied, or delivered.

   commander

   • I would like to order a pizza, please.
   • She ordered a new dress from the online store.
   • He ordered a coffee and a sandwich.

2. Command or instructB1formal

   To give an authoritative instruction or command.

   ordonner

   • The general ordered the troops to advance.
   • The manager ordered the staff to complete the report by Friday.
   • He ordered them to leave the building immediately.

3. Arrange or organizeB1formal

   To put something in a particular sequence or arrangement.

   ordonner / ranger

   • Please order the files alphabetically.
   • She ordered the books by genre on the shelf.
   • The data needs to be ordered chronologically.