standinginorder
nounUK /ˈstændɪŋ ɪn ˈɔːdə/
US /ˈstændɪŋ ɪn ˈɔːrdər/
A line of people standing neatly one behind the other.
The children formed a standinginorder before entering the museum.
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2. The state of being arranged in a proper sequence.
The librarian checked the standinginorder of the books on the shelf.
3. A formal rule that requires people to remain in a line.
The new standinginorder kept the cafeteria calm and organized.
4. A military formation where soldiers stand in a straight line.
The sergeant inspected the standinginorder of the troops.