"to order" meaning in English

See to order in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} to order, {{en-PP}} to order
  1. As ordered or requested; to fulfil a command or request. Synonyms: bespoke Related terms: BTO, build-to-order Translations (as ordered or requested; to fulfil a command or request): на заказ (na zakaz) (Russian)
    Sense id: en-to_order-en-prep_phrase-0afX7Bms Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "Police believe that the painting was stolen to order for a private collection."
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