English / phrase
Under Orders
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Acting strictly in accordance with official instructions from a person in authority
In context
01
The museum security guards were under orders not to allow flash photography inside.
02
Our city tour bus driver was under orders to follow the designated heritage route without unauthorized stops.
Synonyms
Bound by orders,under instruction,mandated
Antonyms
Acting autonomously,free from restrictions,unauthorized
Collocations
Act under orders,strictly under orders,operating under orders