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

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so as to

He was speaking on condition of anonymity so as to be able to discuss the subject freely.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

But Kim may be uninterested in meeting Trump until after the US midterm elections in November so as to gain more leverage, Cha said in an email to AFP.

From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026

He had worked for more than four decades in Saudi Arabia, saving every rial he could so as to invest in the land in Deir al Balah he hoped his sons would one day inherit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026

The council thus gave the county’s Planning Department broader discretion over the approval of data center proposals so as to “fast-track” their construction.

From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026

She placed a hand on his shoulder and he sat very still so as not to move her hand, so as to keep it where it was.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie