Sekirov Dictionary

orderly

UK /ˈɔːdəli/US /ˈɔɹdɚli/

adjective 4
adverb 2
noun 2
forms 3

adjective4

•
Neat and tidy; possessing order.
- He has always kept an orderly kitchen, with nothing out of place.
•
Methodical or systematic.
- We live in an orderly universe, where rules govern both the movements of planets and the binding of molecules.
•
Peaceful; well-behaved.
- An orderly gathering of citizens stood on the corner awaiting the bus.
Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders.

adverb2

•
(no longer used) According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved or orderly (adjective) way.
- You are blunt; go to it orderly. — 1590
•
(no longer used) In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement.
- The earth from heaven, the sea from earth, he parted orderly, / And from the thicke and foggie ayre, he tooke the lightsome skie. — 1567

noun2

A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.
A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.

forms

orderlies · more orderly · most orderly

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