As a Noun: 1. The act of telling someone to do something with the expectation that they will obey you. English = order. 2. The actual instruction or instructions you give to someone and which you expect them to follow. English = order, instruction. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To tell someone to do something with the expectation that they will obey you. English = order. 2. To ask for something, which you are going to pay for, to be brought to you or sent to you. English = order, put on order, place an order.