Meaning of in order(p) in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    in order(p)

    Definitions

    1. appropriate or even needed in the circumstances

    Examples

    • « a change is in order »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. marked by system

    Examples

    • « in good order »
    • « everything is in order »
    • « his books are always just so »
    • « things must be exactly so »

    Synonyms

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