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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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The restaurant chain joined other eateries in deploying chatbots to take orders at drive-throughs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Oct. 11, 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

Del Taco began testing the technology in 2022 but announced in February of this year that it would no longer use voicebots from Presto Automation to take orders in the drive-thru.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2024

“I don’t take orders from an ex-boss,” I snap.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu