Order \Or"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ordered; p pr. & vb. n. Ordering.]

[From Order, n.]

1. To put in order; to reduce to a methodical arrangement; to arrange in a series, or with reference to an end. Hence, to regulate; to dispose; to direct; to rule.

To him that ordereth his conversation aright. --Ps.

1. 23.

Warriors old with ordered spear and shield. --Milton.

2. To give an order to; to command; as, to order troops to advance.

3. To give an order for; to secure by an order; as, to order a carriage; to order groceries.

4. (Eccl.) To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry.

These ordered folk be especially titled to God. --Chaucer.

Persons presented to be ordered deacons. --Bk. of Com. Prayer.

Order arms (Mil.), the command at which a rifle is brought to a position with its but resting on the ground; also, the position taken at such a command.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)