in order
/ɪn ˈɔːrdər/
so that, arranged
📚 Meanings
- 1.
For the purpose of; so that something can be done (often followed by 'to' to express purpose)
"He worked overtime in order to finish the project on time."
- 1.
Arranged correctly or neatly; well-organized
"Please put the books back in order on the shelf."
- 2.
Appropriate or suitable for a particular situation; or due/required
"After all that hard work, a long vacation is definitely in order."
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In order to improve her English, she watches movies without subtitles.
She watches movies without subtitles in order to improve her English.
The manager asked the assistant to put all the documents in order by date.
The manager asked the assistant to put all the documents in order by date.
A formal apology is in order after such a serious mistake.
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How do you pronounce in order?
in order is pronounced [/ɪn ˈɔːrdər/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does in order mean?
in order means "so that, arranged". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is in order?
in order is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "In order to improve her English, she watches movies without subtitles." — used to mean "so that, arranged".
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