in order for (someone or something) to (do something)

in order for (someone or something) to (do something)

With the aim, for the purpose, or as a means of allowing someone or something to do something. In order for you to pass the class, you'll need to get an A on all remaining quizzes and exams. Traffic had to be diverted in order for the helicopter to land next to the site of the accident.
See also: order
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • a bird in hand
  • a bird in the hand
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • a necessary evil
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • (have) got something going (with someone)
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • accompanied by
  • accompanied by (someone or something)