so as to

Idioms

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.

Example Sentences

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Israel's first responders agency, Magen David Adom instructed its ambulances to use sirens as little as possible, so as to avoid people confusing the sound for that of air raid sirens, it said in a statement.

From Barron's

Separately, the LDP on Wednesday proposed changes to Japan's stringent rules on exporting military equipment so as to enable exports of lethal weapons, local reports said.

From Barron's

The snowy owl went back to her studies, and Duane took his leave as quietly as possible so as to disturb her no further.

From Literature

It was a rich time for the industry, and Mr. Dutton, a loquacious Long Islander with a nonclassical family background, recalls getting flown to an awards ceremony in Europe and back again on a supersonic jet, so as to fit the event into their busy schedule in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Should i bring them all. so as to add some life,” he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal

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