in order

in order idiom
  1. In proper sequence or arrangement, as in The children lined up in order of size, or Are the letters all in order? [c. 1400]
  2. Suitable, correct, appropriate, as in A few words on this subject are in order now. [Mid-1800s]
  3. See in short order.
  4. 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]
  5. 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]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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in order to earn the respect from others the way you wanted it to be, the least you can do is to have regards for others.

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