pave the way for (something or someone)

idiom

: to make it easier for (something to happen or someone to do something)
The discovery paves the way for the development of effective new treatments.

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Capital in deep tech should act as a positive feedback loop: Success stories can help validate your model and pave the way for innovative financial products and structures. Pierrick Bouffaron, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Because rental costs make up such a big chunk of overall inflation, that could pave the way for cooler inflation readings going forward. Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024 While the Danish island relies largely on the cruise industry to bring in tourists, officials say the new airport will pave the way for people to reach Greenland from the skies. Justin Klawans, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024 Microsoft has been desperate for regulators to act and pave the way for its ambitious Xbox mobile efforts. Tom Warren, The Verge, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pave the way for (something or someone) 

Dictionary Entries Near pave the way for (something or someone)

pavestone

pave the way for (something or someone)

Pavetta

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“Pave the way for (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pave%20the%20way%20for%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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