take orders

VERB

obey

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept adhere to carry out comply embrace execute heed live by observe surrender

STRONG

accede accord acquiesce agree answer assent concur discharge follow fulfill keep mind perform respond serve submit

WEAK

abide by act upon be loyal to be ruled by bow to do as one says do one's bidding do one's duty do what is expected do what one is told get in line give way hold fast knuckle under play second fiddle toe the line

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline deny disregard forget ignore leave miss neglect overlook refuse reject

STRONG

argue ask differ disagree disallow disapprove disobey dispute dissent fail object oppose protest question

WEAK

mutiny rebel

Example Sentences

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“Brazil is a sovereign country with independent institutions, and it will not take orders from anyone,” da Silva said in July after calling an emergency cabinet meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

For example, it means there could be less need for staffing registers to take orders.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 11, 2025

In particular, Mr Matthews said, there are times when humans are better placed to take orders, especially when the restaurants get busy.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

The world’s largest restaurant company plans to use Nvidia’s technology to power more AI agents that can take orders at drive-throughs and call centers, according to a news release from Yum Brands.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

Miles was the only person she’d take orders from without cursing under her breath or glaring.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

take orders

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