in order

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

▪ I. in ˈorder idiom
1. (of an official document)that can be used because it is all correct and legal
Syn: ↑valid
• Is your work permit in order?
2. (formal)as it should be
• Is everything in order, sir?
3. if sth is in order, it is a suitable thing to do or say on a particular occasion
• I think a drink would be in order.
Main entry: ↑order_idiom
 
▪ II. in ˈorder (to do sth) idiom
(formal)allowed according to the rules of a meeting, etc
•Is it in order to speak now?
Main entry: ↑order_idiom