in order to

== English == === Pronunciation === === Conjunction === in order to before an infinitive: As a means of achieving the specified end; to. She stood in order to see over the crowd. / She stood to see over the crowd. ==== Usage notes ==== The words in order in this context are usually redundant, and can be removed to leave just to as an expression of purpose. On the other hand, the full expression is usually required in the negative (in order not to, but note also the informal to not) and occasionally to avoid ambiguity. ==== Synonyms ==== so as to, for to, to (particle) ==== Related terms ==== in order in order for in order that so that ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== to (particle)