gavels to order

A form of gavel to order — To initiate or restore the orderly functioning of (a meeting or function or assembly or court), usually by pounding a gavel or similar hammer.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of gavel to order
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