| 单词 | in order |
| 释义 | in orderSEE SYNONYMS FOR in order ON THESAURUS.COM In proper sequence or arrangement, as in The children lined up in order of size, or Are the letters all in order? [c. 1400] Suitable, correct, appropriate, as in A few words on this subject are in order now. [Mid-1800s] See in short order. in order that. So that, to the end or purpose that, as in In order that Bob can meet my husband, we've come early. [Early 1700s] in order to. For the purpose of, as a means to, as in We'll have to hire more help in order to finish on time. This usage always precedes a verb, such as finish in the example. [c. 1700] Words nearby in orderinoperable, inoperative, inoperculate, inopportune, in orbit, in order, inordinate, inorg., inorganic, inorganic acid, inorganic chemistry The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. |
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