running order

noun

The order in which people, exhibitions, etc. are presented at an event or on a recording.

“to be in running order”

Meanings

nounrunning order (plural running orders)

plural running orders

  1. The order in which people, exhibitions, etc. are presented at an event or on a recording.

    Synonyms: working order

  2. Good condition; operational state.

    to be in running order

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe order in which people, exhibitions, etc. are presented at an event or on a recording.

Translations

Italian scaletta
  • scalettaorder in which people and exhibitions are presented
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