specific order

[spɪˈsɪfɪk ˈɔːrdər]
nounpl: specific orders
ordem específica
1. A detailed instruction or command that clearly defines what must be done, how it should be done, and when it should be done
The manager gave a specific order to complete the project by Friday.
O gerente deu uma ordem específica para completar o projeto até sexta-feira.
2. A particular request for goods or services with precise specifications and requirements
The customer placed a specific order for blue shirts in size medium.
O cliente fez uma ordem específica de camisetas azuis no tamanho médio.
3. A judicial or legal directive with explicit terms and conditions
The court issued a specific order prohibiting the company from operating.
O tribunal emitiu uma ordem específica proibindo a empresa de operar.
This term is widely used in Brazilian business, legal, and commercial environments. It emphasizes clarity and precision, which are valued in formal communication. In contrast to general or open-ended instructions, 'ordem específica' implies accountability and clear expectations for execution.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
explicit instructionprecise directivedetailed commandparticular orderspecified request
Antonyms / Antônimos
vague instructiongeneral orderambiguous directiveopen-ended request

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ordem específica
Standard usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
ordem específica / pedido específico
Both terms widely used in commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ordem específica
Common in administrative and formal communication
Portugal
ordem específica / encomenda específica
European Portuguese preference for 'encomenda' in commercial contexts

Related Words

instructiondirectivecommandspecificationrequirementprocedure

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow a specific order
give a specific order
place a specific order
under a specific order
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