Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Properly arranged or organized: Describes something that is neat, tidy, and in its correct place or sequence.
   • Ready or prepared: Indicates that necessary preparations have been made and everything is set for a particular purpose or event.
   • Appropriate or acceptable: Used to state that something is correct according to rules, procedures, or social norms.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:

Advanced Usage

• "to be in order": to be correct, valid, or appropriate according to formal rules or expectations.
• "to put/set something in order": to organize or arrange something properly.

Variants and Related Words

• In-order (adjective, often hyphenated when used attributively before a noun): Pertaining to a correct sequence, especially in computing (e.g., an execution of commands).
• Orderly (adjective): Neat and well-organized.

Synonyms

• Organized: Arranged in a systematic way.
• Ready: Fully prepared for immediate action or use.
• Appropriate: Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• Call to order: To formally begin a meeting or to ask people to be quiet and begin proceedings.
• In short order: Quickly and without delay.

Related Idioms

• In apple-pie order: In perfect order; very neat and tidy.
• The order of the day: What is normal, common, or required at a particular time.

Adjective

1. in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement
   • everything is in order for their arrival