時間・時点N2
〜をかねて
doubling as... / also serving as... / while...
Structure
N + をかねて
Explanation
The noun is an additional purpose while doing the main action. Attached to nouns.
Examples
買い物をかねて、散歩に出かけた。
I went out for a walk, doubling as shopping.
下見をかねて、会場を見に行った。
I went to see the venue, also as a preview.
Note
Don't confuse with かねる (cannot bring oneself to). The main clause is the primary purpose, with the noun as an additional one.