in order in English dictionary

  • in order

    Meanings and definitions of "in order"

    • In a sequence.
    • Ready, prepared; orderly; tidy.
    • (idiomatic) In accordance with the procedural rules governing formal meetings of a deliberative body.
    • (idiomatic) Appropriate, worthwhile.
    • (not comparable, idiomatic) Emphasizes that what follows is the purpose of the preceding.
    • (not comparable, idiomatic, US, with "for") Emphasizes that what follows is the purpose of the preceding.
    • (comparable) In sequence.
    • adjective
      In a sequence.
    • adjective
      Ready, prepared; orderly; tidy.
    • adjective
      (idiomatic, formal)
      In accordance with the procedural rules governing formal meetings of a deliberative body.
    • adjective
      (idiomatic)
      Appropriate, worthwhile.
    • adverb
      (not comparable, idiomatic, with to)
      Emphasizes that what follows immediately is the purpose of the preceding or the beyond.
    • adverb
      (not comparable, idiomatic, US, with "for")
      Emphasizes that what follows immediately is the purpose of the preceding or the beyond.
    • adverb
      (comparable)
      In sequence.
    • for the purpose of
    • adjective
      in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement; "everything is in order for their arrival"

    Synonyms of "in order" in English dictionary

    ready, systematic are the top synonyms of "in order" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of in order

    • in order ( comparative more in order, superlative most in order)
    • in order (comparative more in order, superlative most in order)
  • In Order
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