Definition for OR'DER

OR'DER, v.t.

  1. To regulate; to methodize; to systemize; to adjust; to subject to system in management and execution; as, to order domestic affairs with prudence.
  2. To lead; to conduct; to subject to rules or laws. To him that ordereth his conversation aright, will I show the salvation of God. Ps. 1.
  3. To direct; to command. The general ordered his troops to advance.
  4. To manage; to treat. How shall we order the child? Judges xiii.
  5. To ordain. [Not used.] Whitgifte.
  6. To direct; to dispose in any particular manner. Order my steps in thy word. Ps. cxix.

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