softorder
nounUK /ˈsɒftˌɔːdə/
US /ˈsɔːftˌɔːrdər/
A softorder is a gentle way of asking for things to be done.
The teacher used a softorder to ask the class to line up quietly.
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2. A rule that is not strict and can be bent.
Wearing hats is a softorder at the park, not a hard rule.
3. A quiet signal that tells people what to do.
The coach gave a softorder with his hand to start the game.
4. A way of organizing things gently without pushing.
The librarian's softorder kept the books neat without any fuss.