in order

phrase

: appropriate, desirable

an apology is in order

Examples of in order in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Our goal is to serve 75% of the highest-risk individuals, in order to achieve lasting community-level impact. — Arne Duncan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Does Iran need to totally dismantle its nuclear program in order for there to be any deal, in your perspective? — NBC news, 13 Nov. 2026

Meetings are being set up, routinely, with the Leaders of both Parties in order to, GET THIS DONE! — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026

While tax season may seem far off, experts recommend starting early to give yourself time to understand the process and get your finances in order. — Jayna Rohslau, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in order

• camcorder
• disorder
• recorder
• reorder
• suborder
• transborder
• boarder
• border
• corder
• warder