be under orders

To be following the instructions given by a superior. I'm under orders to detain the suspect until the detective can question him.

be under ˈorders (to do something)

have been ordered or commanded (to do something): Prisoners of war were under orders to reveal only their name, rank and number.

词组	be under orders
释义	be under orders be under orders To be following the instructions given by a superior. I'm under orders to detain the suspect until the detective can question him. See also: order Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. be under ˈorders (to do something) have been ordered or commanded (to do something): Prisoners of war were under orders to reveal only their name, rank and number. See also: order Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: private eye a private eye probe probe for hawkshaw cock a cock a snook cock a snook at cock a snook at somebody/something
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