Call somebody/something to order
verb
To ask for quiet attention or order, especially in a meeting or a court.
The chairperson called the meeting to order at precisely 2 p.m.
Often appears as...
- call the meeting to order
- call the court to order
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To command someone to act in a more disciplined or behaved manner.
The teacher had to call the rowdy students to order.
Often appears as...
- call the students to order
- call the children to order
verb
To ask for quiet attention or order, especially in a meeting or a court.
The chairperson called the meeting to order at precisely 2 p.m.
Often appears as...
- call the meeting to order
- call the court to order
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To command someone to act in a more disciplined or behaved manner.
The teacher had to call the rowdy students to order.
Often appears as...
- call the students to order
- call the children to order
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Meeting Protocol
Used to start official gatherings and signifies beginning of formal proceedings.
Once everyone was seated, the moderator called the symposium to order.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Signal
Indicates the person speaking is in charge and has the power to manage the event.
The judge called the court to order, silencing all side conversations.
Pro Tip 3/3Attention Cue
Alerts attendees to pay attention, usually after a break or informal interactions.
After the coffee break, the chairperson called the meeting to order.
Pro Tip 1/3Meeting Protocol
Used to start official gatherings and signifies beginning of formal proceedings.
Once everyone was seated, the moderator called the symposium to order.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Signal
Indicates the person speaking is in charge and has the power to manage the event.
The judge called the court to order, silencing all side conversations.
Pro Tip 3/3Attention Cue
Alerts attendees to pay attention, usually after a break or informal interactions.
After the coffee break, the chairperson called the meeting to order.
Pro Tip 1/3Meeting Protocol
Used to start official gatherings and signifies beginning of formal proceedings.
Once everyone was seated, the moderator called the symposium to order.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Signal
Indicates the person speaking is in charge and has the power to manage the event.
The judge called the court to order, silencing all side conversations.
Pro Tip 3/3Attention Cue
Alerts attendees to pay attention, usually after a break or informal interactions.
After the coffee break, the chairperson called the meeting to order.
Never forget "Call somebody/something to order"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension