in order for (someone or something) to

phrase

: to make it possible for (someone or something) to (be or do something)

They were told that in order for them to keep their jobs, they would have to accept a cut in pay.

Examples of in order for (someone or something) to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of its most striking measures is that in order for someone to be impeached, two-thirds of the members of the Lower Chamber of Deputies in Parliament would need to agree. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026

However, all four judges have to press their red X button in order for someone to completely stop performing. — Caroline Blair, People.com, 24 June 2025

Alabama also does not require background checks in order for someone to purchase a gun. — John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025

Judge Carroll also asked the attorneys if a crime needed to be present in order for someone to invoke Fifth Amendment, which addresses a person's constitutional right to remain silent. — Fox News, 23 June 2022

The outside perspective is often exactly what's needed in order for someone to make significant shifts both personally and professionally. — Chris Herndon, Forbes, 8 June 2022

Registration and an email address are required for all events in order for to send you the Zoom invitation. — Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 9 July 2021

The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines both need two shots in order for someone to be considered fully vaccinated. — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2021