pave the way for (something or someone)

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: 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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For, in doing so, individuals not only change these students’ lives but also pave the way for a brighter and more inclusive future for generations to come. —Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024

Having experienced both the good and the bad that comes with growing up in this business, do either of you feel a particular responsibility to help pave the way for the next generation of women who are coming up in the business? —Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024

To the energy industry, AI represents an uncertain sea change: an innovation that could either pave the way for a cleaner, greener grid or kneecap decades of environmental progress. —Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 6 May 2024

Henry’s finance minister, Michel Patrick Boisvert, will be interim prime minister until the transition council appoints a new head of government, a cabinet and a provisional electoral council set to pave the way for an eventual vote. —Reuters, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2024

The announcement could help pave the way for a Chinese launch of FSD, alleviating government concerns about data security. —Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 29 Apr. 2024

Principles that emphasize a limited government role could pave the way for a new era of American leadership in the global economy in a way that picking winners and losers never has. —Eli Lehrer, Orange County Register, 28 Apr. 2024

Wilson’s own songs also helped pave the way for the independent-minded singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert, who earned her first top 10 hit on Hot Country Songs in 2008. —Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2024

The clearance could pave the way for brain injury testing in non-healthcare settings, like on the sidelines of sporting events. —Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2024