Definition of Orderly
Orderly
or·der·ly
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
neat and tidy, well-arranged and methodical, often according to some order or regulation;
e.g. It is important to keep your room orderly so you can find things when you need them.
(adjective)
disciplined and peaceful in manner, well-behaved;
e.g. The people moved towards the door in an orderly line.
(noun)
a person who is employed at a hospital as an attendant to perform non-medical tasks such as cleaning and maintenance, transporting supplies, moving patients, and generally enforcing order;
e.g. An orderly wheeled the equipment into the room.
(noun)
a soldier who is assigned to carry out various services/tasks and orders for superior officers;
e.g. They were brought the message by an orderly in a uniform.
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