immediate order

[ɪˈmiːdiət ˈɔːrdər]
nounpl: immediate orders
pedido imediato
1. A command or request that requires urgent or instant execution without delay
The general issued an immediate order to evacuate the building.
O general emitiu um pedido imediato para evacuar o prédio.
2. In commerce, a purchase order that needs to be fulfilled as soon as possible
We received an immediate order for 500 units that must be shipped today.
Recebemos um pedido imediato de 500 unidades que devem ser enviadas hoje.
3. A directive or instruction that takes effect at once without prior notice
The boss gave an immediate order to halt production.
O chefe deu um pedido imediato para parar a produção.
In Brazilian business culture, immediate orders are common in fast-paced industries like manufacturing and e-commerce. The phrase reflects the urgency typical of modern commercial operations. In the US, this term is frequently used in military, emergency services, and retail contexts, emphasizing swift action and compliance.
NYC Slang
ASAP order / rush order
Synonyms / Sinônimos
urgent orderrush orderinstant orderemergency orderdirect order
Antonyms / Antônimos
delayed orderscheduled orderdeferred orderstanding order

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pedido imediato
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
São Paulo
ordem imediata / pedido urgente
Business and commercial contexts often use 'ordem imediata' or 'pedido urgente'
Rio de Janeiro
pedido imediato / ordem expressa
May use 'ordem expressa' in military or governmental contexts
Portugal
encomenda imediata / ordem imediata
Portuguese uses 'encomenda imediata' more frequently in commercial settings

Related Words

commanddirectiveinstructionpurchase orderexecutionurgency

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the double
at once
this instant
without further ado
na hora / de imediato
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