prepare the ground en · VERB
Meanings
- (idiomatic) To carry out any preliminary work that will enable something to occur.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| preparing the ground | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| prepared the ground | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| prepared the ground | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| prepares the ground | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Relateds
set the stage · lay the groundwork · pave the way
Synonyms
prepare the way · clear the ground
Translations (5)
hu előkészíti a terepet (Translations) · pl szykować (Translations) · fi pohjustaa (Translations) · it preparare il terreno (Translations) · fr préparer le terrain (Translations)