INORDER

in order

Adjective

  1. In a sequence.
    Place the cards in order by color, then by number.
  2. Ready, prepared; orderly; tidy.
    I wish I could get my desk in order.
    His material is in order for the presentation.
  3. In accordance with the procedural rules governing formal meetings of a deliberative body.
  4. Appropriate, worthwhile.
    ''Now that we have finally finished, I think a celebration is in order.

Adverb

She stood in order to see over the crowd. / She stood to see over the crowd.
She stood in order for her husband to see her. / She stood for her husband to see her.
  1. In sequence.
    They sang in order, ending with a basso profundo.


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