English · Greetings & Phrases
so that
/ˈsəʊ ðət/
[/ˈsəʊ ðət/]
in order that
Intermediatephrase
Definition
Used to express the purpose or result of an action.
Example
I left early so that I could avoid the heavy evening traffic.
I left early so that I could avoid the heavy evening traffic.
Etymology
From "so," Old English "swa," plus "that."
How & Where It’s Used
Introduces purpose or intended result of an action.