# in order to

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/in-order-to
Updated: 2026-07-27

## 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.

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