English Dictionary

in order

adj

In a sequence. / Ready, prepared; orderly; tidy. / (idiomatic, formal) In accordance with the procedural rules governing formal meetings of a deliberative body. / (idiomatic) Appropriate, worthwhile.

The students lined up in order of height.

意味（1）

In a sequence.

Place the cards in order by color, then by number.

意味（2）

Ready, prepared; orderly; tidy.

Some teachers find it hard to keep their classes in order.

意味（3）

(idiomatic, formal) In accordance with the procedural rules governing formal meetings of a deliberative body.

意味（4）

(idiomatic) Appropriate, worthwhile.

Now that we have finally finished, I think a celebration is in order.