so as to do something

idiomPart ofso

so as to do something — idiom

1. used to introduce a purpose for doing something — explaining the goal the action

1.idiom
Definition

used to introduce a purpose for doing something — explaining the goal the action is meant to reach.

Example

Sven left home at five so as to beat the morning traffic on the bridge.

Lisa whispered so as not to wake the baby napping in the next room.