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Meaning of order around | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To command (someone) repeatedly and unpleasantly, pointlessly or without proper authority.

transitive

Examples

“I can't stand that guy, he's always ordering me around.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

order in order out order up order'd ordered ordered about