in order

/ɪn ˌɔrdər/
/ɪn ˈɔdə/
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Definitions of in order
  1. adjective
    in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement
    “everything is in order for their arrival”
    synonyms:
    ready
    completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
Pronunciation
US
/ɪn ˌɔrdər/
UK
/ɪn ˈɔdə/
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