obey an order

This page is about the collocation obey an order

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to do what someone orders or commands you to do

For example

  • Soldiers are taught to always obey orders.

  • We knew the order to shoot the protesters was wrong, so we didn't obey it.

Note:
A related collocation with the opposite meaning is "disobey an order"

Quick Quiz

Soldiers who don't obey orders are usually

a. severely punished

b. immediately promoted

c. greatly rewarded
a) severely punished b) immediately promoted c) greatly rewarded

Contributor: Matt Errey