Pto
name, noun, phrase
name, noun, phrase ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Initialism of parent-teacher organization. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 2 a device that transfers power from an engine (as in a tractor or other motor vehicle) to another piece of equipment (as to a pump or jackhammer) wordnet
- 3 Initialism of paid time off. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 4 Initialism of power take-off, a powered shaft for driving auxiliary equipment. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 5 Initialism of pick-to-order. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
"In the case of the three strategies MTS, Make-to-Forecast (MTF) and Pick-to-Order (PTO), the allocation of customer orders takes place in the dispatch area. PTO allows the customer to choose from standard items."
Phrase
- 1 Initialism of please turn over (written at the end of the text on a page to say that it continues overleaf). abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
Proper Noun
- 1 Initialism of Patent and Trademark Office abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 2 Initialism of Patent and Trademark Office; United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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More examples"I have some PTO (paid time off) saved up, so I’m using my PTO."