orderly

/ˈɔrdərli/
noun
  1. A hospital worker who helps with cleaning, moving patients, and other non-medical tasks.
    • An orderly brought fresh linens to the room.
    • The orderly helped the patient into a wheelchair.
    • She worked as a hospital orderly for five years.
  2. A soldier who performs tasks for an officer, such as carrying messages or running errands.
    • The young soldier served as an orderly during the campaign.
    • An orderly stood at attention outside the commander's tent.
    • The general sent his orderly to deliver the report.
adjective
  1. Arranged or organized in a neat, tidy, or logical way.
    • The books on the shelf were in an orderly row.
    • She kept her desk orderly so she could find things quickly.
    • The files were stored in an orderly system by date.
  2. Behaving in a calm and controlled way, following rules or instructions.
    • The students formed an orderly line outside the classroom.
    • The crowd remained orderly during the speech.
    • An orderly evacuation prevented any injuries.
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