- open the way to (something)
- open the way for/to (something)
to make it possible for something to happen.
Removing customs controls could open the way to an increase in drug smuggling.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
open the way to (something)
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open the way for something — open the way for (something) to create an opportunity for something to happen. New regulations will open the way for more people to live and work here. These talks have opened the way to ending war in the region … New idioms dictionary
open the way for (something) — open the way for/to (something) to make it possible for something to happen. Removing customs controls could open the way to an increase in drug smuggling … New idioms dictionary
open the way for something (to do something) — open the way for sb/sth (to do sth) idiom to make it possible for sb to do sth or for sth to happen • The agreement could open the way for the country to pay off its debts. Main entry: ↑openidiom … Useful english dictionary
open the way for — (something) to create an opportunity for something to happen. New regulations will open the way for more people to live and work here. These talks have opened the way to ending war in the region … New idioms dictionary
open the way for somebody (to do something) — open the way for sb/sth (to do sth) idiom to make it possible for sb to do sth or for sth to happen • The agreement could open the way for the country to pay off its debts. Main entry: ↑openidiom … Useful english dictionary
open the way — open the door/way/ phrase to make it possible for something to happen The changes have opened the way to free elections in the country. Thesaurus: to make something possiblesynonym Main entry: open … 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
open the door — open the door/way/ phrase to make it possible for something to happen The changes have opened the way to free elections in the country. Thesaurus: to make something possiblesynonym Main entry: open * * * open the do … Useful english dictionary
clear the way — phrasal : to make preparations : get everything out of the way in order to be ready for new developments or a new course of action clear the way for the entertainment of the visitor * * * clear the way To make the way open • • • Main Entry:… … 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
