SO THAT Definition & Meaning

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so that

In order that, as in I stopped so that you could catch up .
With the result or consequence that, as in Mail the package now so that it will arrive on time .
so ... that . In such a way or to such an extent that, as in The line was so long that I could scarcely find the end of it . All three usages date from a.d. 1000 or earlier, and the first two are sometimes put simply as so , as in I stopped so you could catch up , or Mail it now so it will arrive on time .

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"They need to keep the politics stable and constructive so that other parts of the relationship, like businesses, cultural organisations, universities and so on can forge ahead with engagement in their own areas."

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Jellycat told the BBC: "We select our stockists carefully so that we know customers will receive a joyful experience in their stores, and so Jellycat characters can be found throughout the country."

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Dr Abutaha called on Israel to allow in enough food, medicine and fuel to meet the basic humanitarian needs of everyone in Gaza, so that "everyone could have a dignified life".

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So that is the long-term challenge laid down by the OBR, balance the books and boost the economy.

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"I sort of took the idea myself. So that's what I mean to do and sort of try and target the people who are struggling around Wales."

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