in an orderly fashion — in a neat, organized, and systematic way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: in a neat, organized, and systematic way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ən ˈɔːrdərli ˈfæʃən/
Example Sentences
- The cafeteria staff asked students to form lines in an orderly fashion, not like a zombie apocalypse movie.
- Please board the airplane in an orderly fashion according to your seat numbers.
- The librarian organized the returned books in an orderly fashion, creating perfect stacks that would make Marie Kondo proud.
in an orderly fashion
NOUN[/ɪn ən ˈɔːrdərli ˈfæʃən/]
in a neat, organized, and systematic way
The students lined up in an orderly fashion before entering the museum.
With passion, she works in an orderly fashion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Orderly derives from order, which comes from Latin ordo meaning 'line' or 'sequence'. Fashion originates from Old French façon, meaning 'manner' or 'appearance', ultimately derived from Latin factio (a making or doing). Together, the phrase describes actions performed in a methodical, sequential manner.
Breakdown
order (from Latin ordo, 'sequence') + -ly (adverbial suffix forming adverbs) + fashion (from Old French façon, 'manner'). The construction combines an adjective modified into an adverb with a noun indicating method or mode.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cafeteria staff asked students to form lines in an orderly fashion, not like a zombie apocalypse movie.”
“Please board the airplane in an orderly fashion according to your seat numbers.”
“The librarian organized the returned books in an orderly fashion, creating perfect stacks that would make Marie Kondo proud.”
“The meeting proceeded in an orderly fashion with each agenda item discussed thoroughly.”
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