Meaning of the word "place the order" in English

What does "place the order" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

place the order

US /pleɪs ðə ˈɔːrdər/
UK /pleɪs ðə ˈɔːdə/

Phrase

to make a request for goods or services

Example:
I need to place the order for the new office supplies by Friday.
The customer decided to place the order after reviewing the catalog.