Значение идиомы to order

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1. Значение идиомы order[order] See: APPLE-PIE-ORDER, CALL TO ORDER, IN ORDER, IN ORDER TO, IN SHORT ORDER, JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED, MADE TO ORDER, OUT OFORDER, PUT ONE’S HOUSE IN ORDER or SET ONE’S HOUSE IN ORDER, SHORTORDER COOK, TO ORDER, WALKING PAPERS or WALKING ORDERS....
2. Значение идиомы call to order[call to order] {v. phr.} 1. To open formally. The chairman called the committee to order. The president pounded with his gavel to call the convention to order. 2. To warn not to break the rules of a meeting. The judge called the people in the courtroom to order when they talked too loud....
3. Значение идиомы in order[in order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In arrangement; in the properway of following one another. Come to my desk in alphabetical orderas I call your names. Line up and walk to the door in order. Name all the presidents in order. Compare: IN TURN. 2. In propercondition. The car was in good working order ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод идиомы tall order / larger order, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: tall order / larger order Перевод: трудная задача; труднодостижимая цель; задача не из легких Пример: Finishing in time was a tall order but we did it. Закончить вовремя было трудной задачей, но мы справились....
5. Значение идиомы out of order[out of order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the wrong order; notcoming after one another in the right way. Peter wrote the words ofthe sentence out of order. Don’t get out of order, children. Stayin your places in line. Contrast: IN ORDER. 2. In poor condition; notworking properly. Our television set is out of ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы put one’s house in order[put one’s house in order] or [set one’s house in order] {v. phr.}To arrange your affairs in good order. Grandfather knew he wouldnot live long and set his house in order. When Mr. Black died, hislawyer helped the widow put her house in order....
7. Placing a Business OrderJessie: Good morning. This is Jessie Lipman calling from Wexman. I wanted to Place an order. Rudy: Certainly. Are you Ordering from our catalog? Jessie: Yes, I have the Item numbers. But, before I place the new order, I wanted to check on some items we have on Backorder. Rudy: Sure, let me pull up ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы large order[large order] {n. phr.} Difficult job; a difficult task to fulfill. It is a large order to educate three children in college at thesame time. Compare: TALL ORDER....
9. Значение идиомы apple-pie order[apple-pie order] {n. phr.}, {informal} Exact orderly arrangement, neatness; tidy arrangement. The house was in apple-pie order. Like a good secretary, she kept the boss’s desk in apple-pie order....
10. A customer sent an order to a distributorA customer sent an order to a distributor for a large amount of goods totaling a great deal of money. The distributor noticed that the previous bill hadn’t been paid. The collections manager left a voice-mail for them saying, «We can’t ship your new order until you pay for the last one.» The next day ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы made to order[made to order] {adj. phr.} 1. Made specially in the way the buyerwants instead of all the same in large amounts; made especially forthe buyer. Mr. Black’s clothes were all made to order. Compare:MADE-TO-MEASURE. 2. Just right. The weather was made to order forthe hike....
12. Значение идиомы take-out order[take-out order] {n. phr.} An order in a restaurant that one doesnot eat on the premises, but takes home. The new Chinese restauranton the corner sells nice take-out orders....
13. Значение идиомы in order to[in order to] or [so as to] {conj.} For the purpose of; to. — Usedwith an infinitive. In order to follow the buffalo, the Indiansoften had to move their camps. We picked apples so as to make apie. Compare: SO THAT....
14. Значение идиомы in short order[in short order] {adv. phr.} Without delay; quickly. Johnny gotready in short order after his father said that he could come to theball game if he was ready in time....
15. Перевод слова orderOrder — очередность, порядок; приказ, заказ Перевод слова Body of the order — основной текст приказа to order a brandy — заказать стакан бренди established order — установленный порядок the anticipated order of the events — предполагаемая последовательность событий Everything is in Order. Все в порядке. The Order came by mail. Заказ пришел по почте. ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы pecking order[pecking order] {n.} The way people are ranked in relation to eachother ; status classification;hierarchy. After the president was in office several months, hisstaff developed a pecking order....
17. Describing Order and SequencePatrick: Okay, your first Task is To put all of these files in order. Maya: Wow, there must be hundreds of files in this Storeroom. How am I supposed to organize them? Patrick: Create a basic Filing system. Put things in Sequence. If they’re Labeled with dates, put them in Chronological order. If they’re labeled ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова manufacturerManufacturer — производитель, изготовитель Перевод слова Aircraft manufacturer — производитель самолетов clothing manufacturer — производитель одежды manufacturer’s catalogue — фирменный каталог The Manufacturer has streamlined the car’s design. Производитель имеет обтекаемый дизайн автомобиля. All merchandise is shipped directly from the Manufacturer. Все товары поступают непосредственно от производителя. The goods were sold to the Manufacturer to ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы mail order[mail order] {n. phr.} A purchase made by mail. If you don’thave a chance to go to a store, you can sometimes make a purchase bymail order....
20. Перевод идиомы place an order, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: place an order Перевод: разместить заказ Пример: I recently placed an order for a new and smaller refrigerator. Недавно я разместил заказ на новый холодильник меньших размеров....
21. Значение идиомы short-order cook[short-order cook] {n.} A person who prepares food that cooksquickly. Bruce found a summer job as a short-order cook in adrive-in restaurant. The new diner needs another short-ordercook. Compare: SLING HASH....
22. Перевод идиомы in order to, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in order to Перевод: для того, чтобы Пример: They have decided to close down the school for the summer in order to do some major repairs. Они решили закрыть школу на лето для того, чтобы отремонтировать ее....
23. Перевод идиомы pecking order, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pecking order Перевод: ранг, распределение в иерархии (в порядке влиятельности, власти, почета; дословно: очередность к кормушке) Пример: The pecking order in my company is very difficult for others to understand. Распределение в иерархии в моей компании очень сложно для понимания других....
24. Buy machine factoryAn American manufacturer is showing his machine factory to a potential customer from Albania. At noon, when the lunch whistle blows, two thousand men and women immediately stop work and leave the building. «Your workers, they’re escaping!» cries the visitor. «You’ve got to stop them.» «Don’t worry, they’ll be back,» says the American. And indeed, ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы order about[order about] or [around] {v. phr.} To dictate arrogantly tosomeone; domineer. Dan orders his younger colleagues around in amost unpleasant way....
26. Топик «Закупка компонентов» (Buying Components)Buying components The representatives of my company saw displayed ball bearings at the international exhibition in Frankfurt. Our company required such bearings and we sent an enquiry to the manufacturer. After the manufacturer has received our letter an engineer of their company called us and came to St. Petersburg. They offered the guarantee period of ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы call the tune[call the tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be in control; give orders or directions; command. Bill was president of the club but Jim was secretary and called the tune. The people supported the mayor, so he could call the tune in city matters. Syn.: CALL THE SHOTS....
28. Home ShoppingVictor: Turn off the TV and put down that phone. I know what you’re about to do. Julia: I wasn’t going to do anything. Victor: You’re watching the Home shopping channel and you have the phone in your hand, which means you’re about to call them and order something. Admit it. Julia: I just wanted ... Читать далее...
29. Home ShoppingVictor: Turn off the TV and put down that phone. I know what you’re about to do. Julia: I wasn’t going to do anything. Victor: You’re watching the Home shopping channel and you have the phone in your hand, which means you’re about to call them and order something. Admit it. Julia: I just wanted ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы at call[at call] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Ready or nearby for use, help, or service; on request. Thousands of auto insurance agents all over the country are at the insured person’s call, wherever he may travel. 2. At the word of command; at an order or signal. The dog was trained to come at call....
31. The manager of a large city zoo was drafting a letter to orderThe manager of a large city zoo was drafting a letter to order a pair of animals. He sat at his computer and typed the following sentence: «I would like to place an order for two mongooses, to be delivered at your earliest convenience.» He stared at the screen, focusing on that odd word mongooses. ... Читать далее...
32. Placing a Drink OrderServer: Hello, I’m Allie and I’ll be your Server today. Here’s a menu. Can I take your Drink order? Joel: I’d like a glass of water with no ice. Server: Sure. Will that be Sparkling or Still? Joel: Uh, Tap. Server: Okay, one glass of tap water. Would you like anything else? We have Soda, ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы wind up[wind up] {v.} 1. To tighten the spring of a machine; to make itwork or run. Mary wound up the toy car and let it run across theroom. He doesn’t have to wind up his watch because it is run by abattery. 2. To make very excited, nervous, upset. — Usually used inthe past participle. ... Читать далее...
34. The Colonel’s OrderA COLONEL ISSUED THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVE TO HIS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS: «Tomorrow evening at approximately 2000 hours Halley’s Comet will be visible in this area; an event which occurs only every 75 years. Have the men fall out in the battalion area in fatigues, and I will explain this rare phenomenon to them. In case of ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы in time[in time] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Soon enough. We got toWashington in time for the cherry blossoms. We got to the stationjust in time to catch the bus. John liked to get to work in goodtime and talk. to the man who worked on his machine before him. 2. Inthe end; after a while; ... Читать далее...
36. Two groups of computer experts were set up in order toTwo groups of computer experts were set up in order to find out whether computer is male or female: one group was male, and the other group was female. The group of women reported that computers should be refereed to as «HE» because: 1. In order to get their attention you have to turn them ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы put an end to[put an end to] or [put a stop to] {v. phr.} 1. To make end; stop; end. The farmer built an electric fence around his fieldto put an end to trespassing. The principal said that running inthe halls was dangerous, and told the teachers to put a stop to it. 2. To destroy or kill. ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы in the middle[in the middle] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In between two sides of anargument; caught between two dangers. Mary found herself in themiddle of the quarrel between Joyce and Ethel. John promised Tomto go fishing, but his father wanted him to help at home. John was inthe middle....
39. Значение идиомы jerry-built[jerry-built] {adj.} 1. Built poorly or carelessly of cheapmaterials; easily broken. That jerry-built cabin will blow apart ina strong wind. 2. Done without careful preparation or thought;planned too quickly. When the regular television program didn’tcome on, a jerry-built program was substituted at the last minute....
40. Перевод слова machineMachine — машина, механизм Перевод слова Duplex calculating machine — сдвоенная вычислительная машина to cast machine parts — отливать детали машин cleaning machine — очистная установка The Machine handles well. Машина работает очень послушно. Is the Machine going now? Машина в порядке? He oiled the bearings of the Machine. Он смазал маслом подшипники машины. Интересные ... Читать далее...