pave the way
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To make it easier for something to happen or for someone to do something
Tạo điều kiện thuận lợi cho điều gì đó xảy ra hoặc cho ai đó làm điều gì
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Examples
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “pave the way” mean?
To make it easier for something to happen or for someone to do something Literally: lay down paving stones
Is “pave the way” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.