open the way for (something)

To provide or allow for an opportunity for something to happen. Many are worried that the controversial legislation will open the way for other laws that curb free speech and open dissent.

open the way for somebody/something (to do something)

make it possible for somebody to do something or for something to happen: A group of diplomats went first, in order to open the way for a personal visit by the President.

See also: for, open, somebody, something, way

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See also:

open the way for somebody/something
open the way to (something)
open the floodgates
worry an animal out of
the here and now
in the here and now
go to press with
go to press with (something)
raise the flag and see who salutes
tear out (one's) hair

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