In order

adverb

With each thing arranged neatly.

All the books on the shelf are in order
Visual representation of "in order" - With each thing arranged neatly

Often appears as...

  • put in order
  • things in order
adverb

Following a specific sequence.

The data was arranged in order of importance
Visual representation of "in order" - Following a specific sequence

Often appears as...

  • in chronological order
  • in alphabetical order
adjective

Correctly following rules or procedures.

Everything is in order for the inspection
Visual representation of "in order" - Correctly following rules or procedures

Often appears as...

  • documents in order
  • systems in order
adverb

For making something possible or for achieving a goal.

I am saving money in order to buy a car
Visual representation of "in order" - For making something possible or for achieving a goal

Often appears as...

  • in order to achieve
  • in order to facilitate
adjective

In a good state or functioning well.

The machine is in order and working perfectly
Visual representation of "in order" - In a good state or functioning well

Often appears as...

  • machine in order
  • system in order
adverb

With each thing arranged neatly.

All the books on the shelf are in order
Visual representation of "in order" - With each thing arranged neatly

Often appears as...

  • put in order
  • things in order
adverb

Following a specific sequence.

The data was arranged in order of importance
Visual representation of "in order" - Following a specific sequence

Often appears as...

  • in chronological order
  • in alphabetical order
adjective

Correctly following rules or procedures.

Everything is in order for the inspection
Visual representation of "in order" - Correctly following rules or procedures

Often appears as...

  • documents in order
  • systems in order
adverb

For making something possible or for achieving a goal.

I am saving money in order to buy a car
Visual representation of "in order" - For making something possible or for achieving a goal

Often appears as...

  • in order to achieve
  • in order to facilitate
adjective

In a good state or functioning well.

The machine is in order and working perfectly
Visual representation of "in order" - In a good state or functioning well

Often appears as...

  • machine in order
  • system in order
Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "in order"
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Visual Clarity

Use 'in order' to describe things that are neatly organized, which makes them visually clear.

Illustration for Visual Clarity
He kept his desk in order.
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Preparation Sign

'In order' often indicates readiness, implying preparation has been completed.

Illustration for Preparation Sign
Her notes were in order before the lecture.
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Visual Clarity

Use 'in order' to describe things that are neatly organized, which makes them visually clear.

Illustration for Visual Clarity
He kept his desk in order.
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Preparation Sign

'In order' often indicates readiness, implying preparation has been completed.

Illustration for Preparation Sign
Her notes were in order before the lecture.
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Visual Clarity

Use 'in order' to describe things that are neatly organized, which makes them visually clear.

Illustration for Visual Clarity
He kept his desk in order.
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Preparation Sign

'In order' often indicates readiness, implying preparation has been completed.

Illustration for Preparation Sign
Her notes were in order before the lecture.
Visual representation of the word "In order"

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