in order adj 1: appropriate or even needed in the circumstances; "a change is in order" [syn: {in order(p)}, {called for}] 2: marked by system; in good order; "everything is in order"; "his books are always just so"; "things must be exactly so" [syn: {in order(p)}, {so(p)}] 3: in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement; "everything is in order for their arrival"