paving the way, preparing the ground, making way, opening the way, smoothing the way, removing obstacles, getting things ready
clearing the path ahead Synonym
Synonyme clearing the path aheadpaving the way - preparing the way - opening the way - smoothing the way - making way - removing obstacles - clearing the way - laying the groundwork - setting the stage
"Clearing the path ahead" is an expression that describes removing obstacles or difficulties before they can hinder progress. It can refer to practical actions, such as making physical access easier, or to more abstract support, like solving problems in advance, negotiating permissions, or providing resources so others can move forward smoothly. The phrase is often used in leadership, project management, and personal development to emphasize proactive effort and foresight. Someone who is "clearing the path ahead" prepares the way so goals can be reached more easily, efficiently, and with fewer unexpected barriers.
Category: Metaphor
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clearing the way
paving the way, preparing the ground, making way, opening the way, smoothing the way, removing obstacles, getting things ready [x]
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Process
planning the road ahead
planning the future, mapping the way forward, charting the course ahead, planning the way forward, preparing for what lies ahead, setting the course, paving the way forward, looking ahead, forward pla... [more]
planning the future, mapping the way forward, charting the course ahead, planning the way forward, preparing for what lies ahead, setting the course, paving the way forward, looking ahead, forward planning [x]
Category:
Business
paving the way
preparing the ground, laying the groundwork, opening the door, setting the stage, clearing the way, making way, leading the way
preparing the ground, laying the groundwork, opening the door, setting the stage, clearing the way, making way, leading the way [x]
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Metaphor
charting the path ahead
shaping the future, mapping the way forward, setting the course, planning the road ahead, defining the way forward
shaping the future, mapping the way forward, setting the course, planning the road ahead, defining the way forward [x]
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Planning
mapping the path ahead
charting the way forward, charting the path ahead, charting the course ahead, plotting the way forward, setting the course, outlining the road ahead, shaping the road ahead, defining the way forward,... [more]
charting the way forward, charting the path ahead, charting the course ahead, plotting the way forward, setting the course, outlining the road ahead, shaping the road ahead, defining the way forward, paving the way forward, planning the way ahead [x]
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Strategy
shaping the path ahead
forging the way forward, charting the course ahead, paving the way forward, mapping the road ahead, setting the course ahead, defining the way forward
forging the way forward, charting the course ahead, paving the way forward, mapping the road ahead, setting the course ahead, defining the way forward [x]
Category:
Strategy
plotting the path ahead
mapping the road ahead, charting the course ahead, planning the way forward, mapping the way forward, charting the path forward, planning the road ahead, mapping the path forward
mapping the road ahead, charting the course ahead, planning the way forward, mapping the way forward, charting the path forward, planning the road ahead, mapping the path forward [x]
Category:
Planning
defining the path ahead
charting the way forward, setting the course, shaping the way ahead, mapping the road ahead, plotting the way forward, charting the course ahead, shaping the future direction, outlining the way forwar... [more]
charting the way forward, setting the course, shaping the way ahead, mapping the road ahead, plotting the way forward, charting the course ahead, shaping the future direction, outlining the way forward, determining the future course, charting the path forward [x]
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Strategy
clearing up issues
resolving issues, fixing issues, sorting out issues, addressing issues, dealing with issues, ironing out issues, working through issues
resolving issues, fixing issues, sorting out issues, addressing issues, dealing with issues, ironing out issues, working through issues [x]
Category:
Communication
forging a path
breaking new ground, blazing a trail, pioneering, leading the way, charting a course, carving out a path, opening the way, making inroads
breaking new ground, blazing a trail, pioneering, leading the way, charting a course, carving out a path, opening the way, making inroads [x]
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Motivation
opening up a path
clearing a path, creating a path, forging a path, paving the way, opening the way, clearing the way, blazing a trail, making inroads, breaking new ground
clearing a path, creating a path, forging a path, paving the way, opening the way, clearing the way, blazing a trail, making inroads, breaking new ground [x]
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Metaphor
building a path
creating a path, forming a path, forging a path, paving a path, making a path, establishing a path, carving a path, laying a path
creating a path, forming a path, forging a path, paving a path, making a path, establishing a path, carving a path, laying a path [x]
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Development
to further
to promote, to advance, to foster, to encourage, to support, to develop, to forward, to aid, to facilitate
to promote, to advance, to foster, to encourage, to support, to develop, to forward, to aid, to facilitate [x]
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Language
configuring a directory path
setting a directory path, specifying a directory path, defining a directory path, assigning a directory path, establishing a directory path, setting the path, specifying the path, defining the path
setting a directory path, specifying a directory path, defining a directory path, assigning a directory path, establishing a directory path, setting the path, specifying the path, defining the path [x]
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Technology
specifying a file path
indicating a file path, providing a file path, entering a file path, defining a file path, setting a file path, supplying a file path, designating a file path
indicating a file path, providing a file path, entering a file path, defining a file path, setting a file path, supplying a file path, designating a file path [x]
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Computing
