PAVE


Meaning of PAVE in English

(~s, paving, ~d)

1.

If a road or an area of ground has been ~d, it has been covered with flat blocks of stone or concrete, so that it is suitable for walking or driving on.

The avenue had never been ~d, and deep mud made it impassable in winter.

VERB: usu passive, be V-ed

~d

...a small ~d courtyard...

ADJ: oft ADJ with n

2.

If one thing ~s the way for another, it creates a situation in which it is possible or more likely that the other thing will happen. (JOURNALISM)

The discussions are aimed at paving the way for formal negotiations between the two countries.

PHRASE: V inflects

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