in order to do something

in order to (do something)

With the aim, for the purpose, or as a means of doing something. I need to get an A on this test in order to pass the class for the semester. He brought up the issue in order to embarrass his opponent during the debate.
See also: order
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in order to do something

with the purpose or intention of doing or achieving something: She arrived early in order to get a good seat. In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed.
See also: order, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • by means of
  • by means of (something)
  • by means of something
  • a one-off
  • cast stones against the wind
  • be strong on (something)
  • be strong on something
  • dissatisfied
  • dissatisfied with
  • dissatisfied with (someone or something)
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