Idiom idiom
in order to
Meaning
Used before a verb to give the purpose of an action — the reason you do something. "In order to pass, you have to study." It means the same as a plain "to" but sounds a little more formal and deliberate.
Examples
“She woke up early in order to catch the train.”
“In order to improve his grades, Marco started studying for an hour every night after dinner.”
“The company restructured its entire supply chain in order to cut costs without laying off any of its long-standing staff.”
Last updated July 27, 2026