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an order vs in order

Both 'an order' and 'in order' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'An order' refers to a request for goods or services, while 'in order' means that something is arranged or functioning correctly.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 1003 views

an order

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a request for goods or services.

Use 'an order' when talking about a request for goods or services, such as placing an order at a restaurant or online.

Examples:

I would like to place an order for a pizza.
She received an order for 100 units of the product.

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Mrs Patmore left an order with Mr Bakewell.
There was an order to switch at nine o'clock.
Commander Wayne wilfully disobeyed an order.
Such an order of magnitude appears reasonable.
Ma'am. That's an order, lieutenant.
That's an order, Agent Mulder.
Chuck, that's an order.
But sir... That's an order.
Cycles ago, after your birth, I was given an order.
That is an order, Tasha Lem.
I trust we'll hear an order soon.
Bravo Three got an order from Hitman.
It's an order from General Janin...
In fact, I believe I shall make that an order.
I disobeyed an order from a superior officer.
Mr Worf, that is an order.
That is an order, Counsellor.
You took out an order of protection against her.
It's an order from Judge Winter.
And then I was given an order...

Alternatives:

a request
a purchase
a booking
a reservation
a command

in order

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is arranged or functioning correctly.

Use 'in order' to describe that something is arranged properly or functioning correctly, such as 'everything is in order' or 'to put things in order'.

Examples:

Please make sure everything is in order before the meeting.
The files need to be put in order by date.

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Russia must put the Investments Protection Agreement in order.
And only in order not to give in.
Make sure everything is in order.
All in order, Comrade Senior Sergeant.
Each test described below should be conducted in order.
We've put everything back in order.
I think everything's in order now.
All the paperwork's in order.
Help me put things in order.
We haven't finished getting things in order from your last visit.
I hope your taxes are in order.
Get the medical service in order.
No, congratulations will have been in order.
Just keep your papers in order.
Projects shall be ranked in order of increasing cost-per-unit performance.
Hope our arrangement is still in order.
I understand birthday wishes are in order.
All your paperwork's in order.
Search results are presented in order of relevance.
The building permit and ownership papers are in order.

Alternatives:

arranged correctly
functioning properly
organized
tidy
neat

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