- pave the way for something
- to create a situation that makes it possible or easier for something to happen
The agreement will pave the way for restoring economic ties.
English dictionary. 2014.
pave the way for something
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pave the way for something — phrase to create a situation that makes it possible or easier for something to happen The agreement will pave the way for restoring economic ties. Thesaurus: to make something possiblesynonym Main entry: pave … Useful english dictionary
pave the way for something — pave the way for (something) to be a preparation which will make it possible for something to happen in the future. Scientists hope that data from this expedition will pave the way for a more detailed exploration of Mars … New idioms dictionary
pave the way for something or someone — pave the way for (something or someone) : to make it easier for something to happen or for someone to do something The discovery paves the way for the development of effective new treatments. • • • Main Entry: ↑pave … Useful english dictionary
pave the way for something — pave the way for (someone/something) to make it possible or easier for someone or something to follow. The procedure helped pave the way for successful open heart surgery using the heart lung machine. Related vocabulary: lay someone/something… … New idioms dictionary
pave the way (for something) — ˌpave the ˈway (for sb/sth) idiom to create a situation in which sb will be able to do sth or sth can happen • This decision paved the way for changes in employment rights for women. Main entry: ↑paveidiom … Useful english dictionary
pave the way for — (something) to be a preparation which will make it possible for something to happen in the future. Scientists hope that data from this expedition will pave the way for a more detailed exploration of Mars … New idioms dictionary
pave the way for — PREPARE (THE WAY) FOR, make preparations for, get ready for, lay the foundations for, herald, precede. → pave * * * pave the way for 1. To prepare the way for 2. To make easier 3. To help to bring on • • • Main Entry: ↑pave * * * create the… … Useful english dictionary
pave the way for someone — pave the way for (someone/something) to make it possible or easier for someone or something to follow. The procedure helped pave the way for successful open heart surgery using the heart lung machine. Related vocabulary: lay someone/something… … New idioms dictionary
pave the way for — (someone/something) to make it possible or easier for someone or something to follow. The procedure helped pave the way for successful open heart surgery using the heart lung machine. Related vocabulary: lay someone/something open to something … New idioms dictionary
pave the way for sth — pave the way (for/to sth) ► to make it possible for someone to do something or for something to happen: »This merger will revolutionize the industry and pave the way for more international alliances. Main Entry: ↑pave … Financial and business terms
