gavel to order: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  generalformaltransitiveidiomatic
  • To initiate or restore the orderly functioning of a meeting, assembly, or court by striking a gavel or similar implement.

  Examples

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  • The judge gavels to order promptly at 9 a.m. to begin the court session.

    El juez da inicio a la sesión del tribunal golpeando el mazo puntualmente a las 9 a.m.

  • After some disruptions, the chairperson gavels to order to restore calm in the meeting room.

    Después de algunas interrupciones, el presidente golpea el mazo para restaurar la calma en la sala de reuniones.

  • They will gavel to order once all the delegates have taken their seats.

    Golpearán el mazo para iniciar la sesión una vez que todos los delegados estén sentados.

  • The clerk was instructed to gavel to order if the assembly became unruly again.

    Se le indicó al secretario que golpeara el mazo para ordenar si la asamblea volvía a alterarse.