return order

[/rɪˈtɜːrn ˈɔːrdər/]
nounpl: return orders
ordem de devolução
1. An official authorization or instruction to send back a product to the seller or manufacturer, typically due to defect, damage, or customer dissatisfaction
The customer received a return order number after submitting their complaint about the defective laptop.
O cliente recebeu um número de ordem de devolução após apresentar reclamação sobre o laptop defeituoso.
2. In retail and e-commerce, a formal request or command issued by a business to retrieve goods from a customer or vendor
The warehouse processed the return order and arranged pickup from the customer's address.
O depósito processou a ordem de devolução e arrumou a coleta no endereço do cliente.
3. A document or ticket that tracks and authorizes the reversal of a purchase transaction
Please keep your return order receipt for tracking purposes until the item arrives back at our facility.
Por favor, guarde seu recibo de ordem de devolução para rastreamento até o item chegar ao nosso depósito.
Return orders are fundamental to e-commerce operations in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the term 'ordem de devolução' is increasingly standardized due to rapid growth in online shopping platforms. Consumer protection laws, particularly Brazil's Code of Consumer Protection (Código de Defesa do Consumidor), mandate clear return order processes. The concept carries significant importance in customer service quality metrics and brand reputation management across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
return authorizationRMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)return requestmerchandise returnproduct return
Antonyms / Antônimos
purchase ordersales ordershipment order

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ordem de devolução
Standard term used in retail, e-commerce, and customer service across Brazil
São Paulo
ordem de devolução / RMA
Common in logistics hubs and distribution centers; RMA frequently used in technical support contexts
Rio de Janeiro
solicitação de devolução
Alternative phrasing sometimes preferred in customer-facing communications
Portugal
ordem de devolução / pedido de devolução
Both terms used; Portuguese Portuguese may prefer 'pedido de devolução' in some contexts

Related Words

refundexchangewarranty claimreturn policyreturn shippingmerchandiseauthorizationlogistics

Related Idioms & Phrases

process a return order
issue a return order
authorize a return order
track a return order
generate a return order number
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