2010年9月29日 星期三

short order, in short order

Stephen Elop, Nokia's new CEO, has one tricky to-do list and not much time. Although Nokia is the top mobile device maker in the world, its products are seen as a step behind that of many competitors. To revitalize its brand, Wharton experts say, Nokia must in short order develop smartphones that effectively compete with Apple's iPhone and Google's Android devices, make key decisions on the future of the company's software offerings and establish itself as a player in the United States.




in short order

Quickly, without delay, as in The children got ready in short order to go to the mall. [First half of 1800s]

short order
n.
An order of food prepared and served quickly, as in a diner.

short-order short'-or'der (shôrt'ôr'dər) adj.

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