pave the way for (something or someone)

phrase

: 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.

Examples of pave the way for (something or someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In late February, the Pentagon and xAI reached a deal that would pave the way for xAI’s systems to be used on classified networks, according to Axios, citing an anonymous Defense Department official. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026

If the bond passes, Wegmann believes that relatively small investment could pave the way for bigger investments down the road. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026

Her efforts, along with that of other activists and organizations, helped pave the way for that recognition. — Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 4 Mar. 2026

But this is a new world, and the ascendance of fascism can really pave the way for a product launch! — Sarah Jeong, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026