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BE TO + infinitive

This structureThe way in which the parts of a sentence, clause or expression are arranged. E.g.: make somebody + infinitive in "The teacher made me rewrite the composition." can express arrangements and orders.

The concert is to begin at 6. (arrangement)
You are to tidy your room before your friends get here. (order)
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