pave
verb
UK/peɪv/
US/peɪv/
Definitions of pave verb
- Transitive
To cover a ground surface with a hard, flat material such as stone, concrete, or brick.
They plan to pave the garden path with bricks.
The plaza is paved with smooth marble slabs.
The old dirt road was eventually paved with concrete.
Idioms
- paved with gold
Describing a place, typically a city, where it is perceived to be easy to make a lot of money.
• Many people come to big cities looking for work opportunities with the illusion that the streets are paved with gold.
- pave the way
To make it possible or easier for something to happen or exist.
• This research has paved the way for the development of more effective treatments in the future.