In short order Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈɔɹdɝ
in SHORT OR-der
ˈɪn/ /ʃˈɔːt/ /ˈɔːdɐ
in shawt AW-duh
Definition
Very quickly or without delay; it means that something will be done soon and efficiently.
Usage & Nuances
Fairly formal and idiomatic; often used in written, professional, or polite spoken English. Commonly appears in instructions, official communication, or praise for efficiency. Similar to 'quickly' but with extra emphasis on speed and orderliness.
Spanish: en poco tiempo - rápidamentePortuguese (BR): rapidamente - em pouco tempoPortuguese (PT): rapidamente - em pouco tempoChinese (Simplified): 很快 - 迅速地Chinese (Traditional): 很快 - 迅速地Hindi: बहुत जल्दी - तुरंतArabic: بسرعة - في وقت قصيرBengali: খুব দ্রুত - অল্প সময়ের মধ্যেRussian: в кратчайшие сроки - очень быстроJapanese: すぐに - 速やかにVietnamese: ngay lập tức - nhanh chóngKorean: 신속하게 - 금방Turkish: kısa sürede - hemenUrdu: جلد ہی - فوراًIndonesian: dalam waktu singkat - segera
Example Sentences
The waiter brought our food in short order.
basic
He finished the report in short order.
basic
The plumber fixed the leak in short order.
basic
The team cleaned the stadium in short order after the game.
natural
If you call now, a technician will be there in short order.
natural
She handled the crisis in short order and impressed everyone.
natural