order

/ˈȯr-dər/

Middle English, from ordre, noun

verb

  1. to put in order : arrange

  2. to give an order to : command

  3. destine, ordain

The books are ordered alphabetically by author.

order arrange marshal organize systematize methodize mean to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other. order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion. arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

noun

  1. a group of people united in a formal way: such as

  2. a fraternal society

  3. a community under a religious rule; especially : one requiring members to take solemn vows

conjunction

  1. that