on-callorder

noun

UK /ˌɒnˈkɔːl ˈɔːdə/

US /ˌɑːnˈkɔːl ˈɔːrdər/

A special request for something that is ready to be used right away.

The nurse carried the on-callorder to the patient's room.

SYNONYMS

ready request standby order immediate request prepared order

RELATED WORDS

order request standby dispatch assignment

OTHER MEANINGS

2. An instruction given to someone who is waiting to be needed.

The doctor gave an on-callorder to the assistant before leaving.

3. A purchase request that is kept ready until it is needed.

The shop saved the on-callorder for the busy holiday week.

4. A command that must be followed as soon as it is called out.

The captain's on-callorder sent the crew to their stations.