Meaning of in order

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In a sequence.
Example: Place the cards in order by color, then by number.
Antonyms:out of order
Ready, prepared; orderly; tidy.
Example: His material is in order for the presentation.
In accordance with the procedural rules governing formal meetings of a deliberative body.
Appropriate, worthwhile.
Example: Now that we have finally finished, I think a celebration is in order.

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(with to) Emphasizes that what follows immediately is the purpose of the preceding or the beyond.
Example: She stood in order to see over the crowd. / She stood to see over the crowd.
(with "for") Emphasizes that what follows immediately is the purpose of the preceding or the beyond.
Example: She stood in order for her husband to see her. / She stood for her husband to see her.
In sequence.
Example: They sang in order, ending with a basso profundo.

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