Also means
to tidy
Usage Note
Ordenar covers two distinct senses: to give an order (el jefe ordenó salir) and to put things in order (ordenar la habitación). In religious contexts it means to ordain a priest. The reflexive ordenarse is used for the latter. Do not confuse with pedir or encargar, which are the words for ordering food or goods.
Examples
"El médico ordenó reposo absoluto."
Natural Translation
The doctor ordered complete rest.
Literal Translation
The doctor ordered rest absolute.
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