so as to

Idioms  

1. In order to, as in We took off our shoes so as to avoid scratching the newly finished floors. This idiom is always followed by an infinitive. For a synonym, see in order to, def. 5.

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Example Sentences

Preston pointed out that despite the periodic divergences and the Dow’s old-school image, the index has actually changed dramatically over the decades so as to “reflect and capture” the stock market’s trends.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

He would never sit, so as to always be at the ready, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Google had previously introduced AI Mode and AI Overviews to compete with ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI models, which users have turned to so as to get get more in-depth answers to longer-form questions.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“The challenge is, can we manage the strategic rivalry so as to maintain the strategic stability, so we don’t come into conflict or war with China.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"To hear is to obey," said the Vizier, wriggling himself round a little so as to get his hinder parts further away from Rabadash's toe.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis