English Explanatory Dictionary

order of the day

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The business to be done by a body (such as a legislature) on a particular day; an agenda.
  2. The most significant aspect of something; what is necessary or appropriate.
  3. The general directive of a commander in chief or the specific instructions of a commanding officer.

Word forms

order of the day orders of the day

Related words

order of business
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