In order to do something

prepositional phrase

Used to show the purpose of an action.

She saves money in order to buy a new car.
Visual representation of "in order to do something" - Used to show the purpose of an action

Often appears as...

  • in order to accomplish
  • in order to achieve
prepositional phrase

Used to indicate that something should be done to achieve a particular goal.

You need to sign this contract in order to finalize the sale.
Visual representation of "in order to do something" - Used to indicate that something should be done to achieve a particular goal

Often appears as...

  • in order to obtain
  • in order to secure

Usage tips

Technical

prepositional phrase

Used to show the purpose of an action.

She saves money in order to buy a new car.
Visual representation of "in order to do something" - Used to show the purpose of an action

Often appears as...

  • in order to accomplish
  • in order to achieve
prepositional phrase

Used to indicate that something should be done to achieve a particular goal.

You need to sign this contract in order to finalize the sale.
Visual representation of "in order to do something" - Used to indicate that something should be done to achieve a particular goal

Often appears as...

  • in order to obtain
  • in order to secure

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "in order to do something"
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Expressing Goals

Specify your end goal or intent when using the phrase to express clarity.

Illustration for Expressing Goals
They worked extra hours in order to meet the project deadline.
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Action Purpose

Use 'in order to' to focus on why an action is done rather than how.

Illustration for Action Purpose
He is learning Spanish in order to communicate with his in-laws.
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Future Planning

It implies there's a plan or intention for future action.

Illustration for Future Planning
She's saving money in order to travel the world next year.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Goals

Specify your end goal or intent when using the phrase to express clarity.

Illustration for Expressing Goals
They worked extra hours in order to meet the project deadline.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Action Purpose

Use 'in order to' to focus on why an action is done rather than how.

Illustration for Action Purpose
He is learning Spanish in order to communicate with his in-laws.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Future Planning

It implies there's a plan or intention for future action.

Illustration for Future Planning
She's saving money in order to travel the world next year.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Goals

Specify your end goal or intent when using the phrase to express clarity.

Illustration for Expressing Goals
They worked extra hours in order to meet the project deadline.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Action Purpose

Use 'in order to' to focus on why an action is done rather than how.

Illustration for Action Purpose
He is learning Spanish in order to communicate with his in-laws.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Future Planning

It implies there's a plan or intention for future action.

Illustration for Future Planning
She's saving money in order to travel the world next year.
Visual representation of the word "In order to do something"

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