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.
- (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)