B1adjectivehomesociety
US/ˈɔːr.dər.li/
UK/ˈɔː.də.li/
well arranged or organized; behaving calmly without causing trouble
In context
Passengers left the plane in an orderly way, row by row.
Her desk is always clean and orderly, even during exam season.
Fans waited in an orderly queue outside the stadium.
Words that go with orderly
adjective + noun
- orderly mannerPlease leave the building in an orderly manner.
- orderly queueCustomers formed an orderly queue in front of the bank.
- orderly fashionThe students moved to the hall in an orderly fashion.
- orderly crowdAn orderly crowd of fans waited for the gates to open.
- orderly lifeAfter years of travel, he wanted a quiet, orderly life.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They left the room orderly.Correct: They left the room in an orderly way.