orderly

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɔːdəlɪ/ AmE /ˈɔːrdəli/

adjective en → es

1 ORGANIZED [attributive or predicative] B1

neat and tidy, with everything in the right place

ordenado, limpio, bien organizado

  • an orderly room
  • be an orderly person

Collocations orderly classroom · orderly desk

  • The children kept the classroom tidy and orderly.

    Los niños mantuvieron el aula limpia y ordenada.

2 DISCIPLINED [attributive or predicative] B2

calm, well-behaved, or controlled

disciplinado, tranquilo, bien comportado

  • an orderly crowd
  • be an orderly person

Collocations orderly demonstration · orderly conduct

  • The protesters remained orderly and peaceful.

    Los manifestantes permanecieron tranquilos y pacíficos.

3 METHODICAL [attributive or predicative] B2

done in a careful, systematic way

metódico, cuidadoso, sistemático

  • an orderly process
  • be an orderly person

Collocations orderly procedure · orderly investigation

  • The police conducted an orderly search of the building.

    La policía realizó una búsqueda metódica del edificio.

4 LEGAL [attributive or predicative] C1

in accordance with official rules and procedures

legal, conforme a la ley, oficial

  • an orderly procedure
  • be an orderly person

Collocations orderly court proceedings · orderly legal process

  • The trial was conducted in an orderly manner.

    El juicio se llevó a cabo de manera oficial y conforme a la ley.