out of order
Out of normal sequence.
You've got my index cards out of order again.
order
UK /ˈɔː.də/ US /ˈɔɹ.dɚ/
noun 5verb 5name 1
Definitions
noun
1
Arrangement, disposition, or sequence.
put the children in age order
It's arranged in order of frequency
2
A position in an arrangement, disposition, or sequence.
In these situations we find the Genesee slate, the Tully limestone and the upper part of the Hamilton group, each one in its order disappearing beneath the lake level as we proceed southward.
In the latter portion of this period, the country was assailed by famine and pestilence - — a fearful visitation which will be noticed hereafter in its order of date, and of which it would be out of place to say more at present.
3
The state of being well arranged.
The house is in order; the machinery is out of order.
4
Conformity with law or decorum; freedom from disturbance; general tranquillity; public quiet.
to preserve order in a community or an assembly
Order in the court!
5
A command.
give an order
his inability to follow orders
verb
1
To set in some sort of order.
We need to order them alphabetically.
2
To arrange, set in proper order.
The books in the shelf need ordering.
3
To issue a command to; to charge.
to order troops to advance
He ordered me to leave.
4
To request some product or service; to secure by placing an order.
You can now order most products to be delivered to your home.
to order groceries
5
To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry.
persons presented to be ordered deacons
name
1
The Order of the Arrow.
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