order about

VERB

dominate

Synonyms

WEAK

boss bully call the shots command control dictate direct influence keep under one's thumb manage master run the show

Example Sentences

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For months, Wall Street had speculated that China would order about 500 aircraft from Boeing, after nearly a decade of not ordering any.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The department also decided not to order about 1,000 firefighters ending their shifts early on Jan. 7 to remain on duty to staff reserve engines and perform other tasks, The Times reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2025

Saudia Airlines Group is planning to order about 150 narrow-bodied aircraft for Saudia Airline and low-cost Flyadeal, the group's vice president for fleet management told Asharq TV.

From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2023

And at the end of proceedings on Friday, Mr Engoron said he would issue a written order about what can be said about his clerk.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2023

When his father had first dropped the order about Pax, Peter had steeled himself and said, “No. I won’t do it.”

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker