in order
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Meaning · English
arranged or done in a logical and organized way
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Được sắp xếp hoặc thực hiện theo một cách logic và có tổ chức
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Literally: in a sequence that follows rules
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “in order” mean?
arranged or done in a logical and organized way Literally: in a sequence that follows rules
Is “in order” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.