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purchase order
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purchase
,
order
.
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purchase
noun
purchases
compra, adquisición
;
agarre, asidero
Example sentences of
purchase
noun
•
The CD player is guaranteed for one year from the date of
purchase
.
•
The car was an expensive
purchase
.
•
He displayed his recent
purchases
with pride.
•
The ice made it impossible for the car's wheels to
gain a purchase
on the road.
•
The surface was so slick that the wheels couldn't
gain purchase
.
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Synonyms of
purchase
noun
grip
,
purchasing
order
noun
orders
orden
;
mandato
;
pedido
Example sentences of
order
noun
•
That's an
order
, not a request!
•
Failing to comply with an
order
will result in the loss of your job.
•
She received an
order
to appear in court.
•
They can't close down the school without an
order
from the governor's office.
•
The mayor gave an
order
to evacuate the city.
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•
It's not his fault. He was only following
orders
.
•
I'm not taking
orders
from you! You're not my boss.
•
The city was evacuated
by order of
the mayor.
•
The store received an
order
for 200 roses this morning.
•
They had trouble filling large customer
orders
.
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Synonyms of
order
noun
arrangement
,
command
,
discipline
,
request
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