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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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

Due to an earlier order about how and when the 1864 law could go into effect, the law cannot be enforced for at least 45 days, and that delay may lengthen if different groups keep fighting about the case in court.

From Salon

A Google representative said the meeting was about the overall legislative landscape; Newsom’s office said it was related to an executive order about artificial intelligence that he went on to sign in September.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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