in order to

in order to
phrasal
1. obsolete : in regard or reference to
2. : for the purpose of : as a means to

ran in order to get home in time

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as a means to

he slouched into his seat in order to avoid drawing attention to himself

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in order to
: to make it possible for something to happen

In order to succeed, companies have to sell their products at competitive prices.

People come here in order to give their children a better life.

She has to work two jobs in order to [=so that she can] support her family.

I checked my bags twice in order to make sure that I had everything.

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