open the way
idiom
: to make (something) easier or more likely to happen
—often + for or to
The court ruling opened the way for similar cases.
It has opened the way to real progress.
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Two key details on what could be a historic beginning:
This new top division would open the way for the USL to become the first promotion-relegation system (in which teams can rise or fall into playing in different groups) in American sports history.
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Chris Branch, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Her exit, set for Jan. 31, could open the way for a high-profile addition to the WBD board next year.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
Nonetheless, the recent agreement with NASA should drive investor optimism and potentially open the way to get more customers.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
In part, this can be done by supporting Israel in delivering strong blows against both Iran and its proxies—Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and more—to reestablish deterrence and open the way to a more stable Middle East.
—Stephen Hadley, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024
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Chris Branch, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Her exit, set for Jan. 31, could open the way for a high-profile addition to the WBD board next year.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
Nonetheless, the recent agreement with NASA should drive investor optimism and potentially open the way to get more customers.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
In part, this can be done by supporting Israel in delivering strong blows against both Iran and its proxies—Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and more—to reestablish deterrence and open the way to a more stable Middle East.
—Stephen Hadley, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Open the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20the%20way. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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