In order Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɔɹdɝ
in OR-der
ˈɪn/ /ˈɔːdɐ
in AW-duh
Definition
Used to describe when things are arranged correctly or functioning well, or to show purpose ("in order to" means so that something can happen).
Usage & Nuances
'In order' alone means organized or functioning; 'in order to' introduces purpose and is formal, but often shortened to 'to' in casual speech. Not interchangeable with 'on order' (waiting for delivery).
Spanish: en orden - para quePortuguese (BR): em ordem - para quePortuguese (PT): em ordem - para queChinese (Simplified): 有序 - 以便Chinese (Traditional): 有序 - 以便Hindi: व्यवस्थित - ताकिArabic: بترتيب - لكيBengali: সঠিক অবস্থায় - ঠিকভাবে - যাতেRussian: в порядке - чтобыJapanese: 整っている - ～するためにVietnamese: đúng trật tự - hợp lệ - đểKorean: 정돈된 - 제대로 - 하기 위해(서)Turkish: düzenli - düzgün - amacıylaUrdu: مرتب - درست - تاکہIndonesian: tertata - bagus - agar
Example Sentences
Please keep your desk in order.
basic
Everything in the store is in order now.
basic
I went early in order to get a good seat.
basic
Is your passport in order for your trip?
natural
She turned off her phone in order not to be disturbed.
natural
If the documents aren’t in order, the bank won’t process the loan.
natural