English · Greetings & Phrases
in order to
/ɪn ˈɔːdə tuː/
[/ɪn ˈɔːdə tuː/]
so as to
Intermediatephrase
Definition
For the purpose of; with the aim of.
Example
She woke up early in order to catch the first train to the coast.
She woke up early in order to catch the first train to the coast.
Etymology
From "order," Latin "ordo," arrangement or sequence.
How & Where It’s Used
States the purpose of an action; slightly more formal than "to."