What is the Meaning of the Expression
IN ORDER TO?

Definition:

• as a way to accomplish something
• This expression has the same meaning as SO THAT.  
  • IN ORDER TO is followed by a base verb.   (e.g., in order to have enough …)
  • SO THAT is followed by a noun.  (e.g., so that he would have enough …

Examples:

1. In order to have enough time for everyone to speak, we ask that you limit your comments to 2-3 minutes per person, please.

2. We need to leave now in order to get to your grandmother’s in time for dinner.

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