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counterorder

/ˈkaʊntərˌɔrdər/
noun
  1. An order that cancels or reverses a previous order or command.
    • The captain's counterorder confused the crew, who had already started the drill.
    • The general issued a counterorder to stop the advance.
    • After the manager changed his mind, he sent a counterorder to the warehouse.
verb
  1. To cancel or reverse a previous order or command.
    • You cannot counterorder a military command once it's been given.
    • The CEO decided to counterorder the shipment after the recall.
    • She had to counterorder the supplies because the project was canceled.
Synonyms
revokecancel
Antonyms
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