in order for (someone or something) to

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: 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.

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Recent Examples on the Web 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 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 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

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“In order for (someone or something) to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20order%20for%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20to. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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