in order

Idioms  

1. In proper sequence or arrangement, as in The children lined up in order of size , or Are the letters all in order? [c. 1400]

2. Suitable, correct, appropriate, as in A few words on this subject are in order now . [Mid-1800s]

3. See in short order .

4. in order that . So that, to the end or purpose that, as in In order that Bob can meet my husband, we've come early . [Early 1700s]

5. in order to . For the purpose of, as a means to, as in We'll have to hire more help in order to finish on time . This usage always precedes a verb, such as finish in the example. [c. 1700]

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Example Sentences

However, in order to get a passport, people still need to prove their citizenship, which for most Americans, means providing their birth certificate.

From Salon

Iranian president Pezeshkian said that his country would need guarantees "required to prevent repetition of the aggression" in order for the conflict to end.

From BBC

Those opposed to the attraction argued that in order to build the platforms needed to access the zipline, the rock on top of Sugarloaf Mountain would have to be excavated.

From BBC

The digital bank is closing down its operations in the U.S. in order to focus on growing its business in the U.K. and across Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

Companies are meanwhile given a certain amount of free allowances in order to keep European industry competitive.

From The Wall Street Journal

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