in order

phrase

: appropriate, desirable

an apology is in order

Examples of in order in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Not to sound too much like my father’s daughter, but there is something important in delving in deeper and understanding more in order to fight and move forward with this struggle. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Brian and Dougal have agreed to put their differences aside and trust each other for the duration of this war, and Dougal has some MacKinneys to kill in order to avenge sweet Janet’s death. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

But there’s something widely appealing about speaking casually, broadly and vaguely in order to reduce friction. — John Hodgman, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Stunt performers and coordinators are required to complete a general safety and injury prevention program in order to remain eligible for employment on union productions. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 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