In order
In order adjective - In a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement.
Under control and in order are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Under control" instead an adjective phrase "In order".
Under control
In order and under control are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In order" instead an adjective phrase "Under control".
Both terms in one sentence
- This forced Orion to become more like Darkseid in order to keep the population under control.
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Downer Ending: Davis escapes the matrix, but is physically (and presumably mentally) handicapped in order to incapacitate him and keep him under control.
Source: Anime / The Animatrix - He later does the same move, only now under control, in order to win his duel with Baron Redtail.
Source: Fanfic / Earth and Sky
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