In order to do Meaning in English
expression
in OR-der tu doo, in OR-der tuh doo, in OR-der ti doo
in AW-duh tuu doo
Definition
Used to explain the purpose for doing something; shows why someone does an action.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and commonly used in writing or careful speech. Less common in everyday spoken English—'to' often replaces it in speech. Use before verbs in their base form: 'in order to succeed'. It stresses purpose or intention.
Spanish: para - con el fin dePortuguese (BR): para - a fim dePortuguese (PT): para - a fim deChinese (Simplified): 为了...（做某事）Chinese (Traditional): 為了...（做某事）Hindi: ताकि - के लिएArabic: لكي - من أجلBengali: যাতে করে - উদ্দেশ্যে - যেনRussian: чтобы - с цельюJapanese: 〜するためにVietnamese: để - nhằmKorean: 하기 위해(서)Turkish: –mek için - amacıylaUrdu: تاکہ - اس مقصد سےIndonesian: agar - supaya
Example Sentences
She studies every day in order to do well on the exam.
basic
We left early in order to do all our chores before lunch.
basic
He practiced every day in order to do better at football.
basic
I called her twice in order to do what she asked.
natural
The company invested a lot of money in order to do research and innovate.
natural
He saved up all summer in order to do something special for his family.
natural