paving

American  

[pey-ving] / ˈpeɪ vɪŋ /

noun

1. a pavement.

2. material for paving.

3. the laying of a pavement.

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paving British  

/ ˈpeɪvɪŋ /

noun

1. a paved surface; pavement

2. material used for a pavement, such as paving stones, bricks, or asphalt

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adjective

1. of or for a paved surface or pavement

2. preparatory, facilitating, enabling

   paving legislation

Etymology

Origin of paving

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; pave, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He added that the court decision will remove uncertainties surrounding YPF, paving the way for more investments in Argentina’s already booming energy sector.

From The Wall Street Journal

That success led to a larger production at Toronto’s Soulpepper Theatre that brought more attention to the show, paving the way for runs off-Broadway, in London’s West End and Washington, D.C.

From Los Angeles Times

Gov. Gavin Newsom has said California is paving the way for legislative restrictions on social media and artificial intelligence, but child safety advocates argue there’s still a long way to go.

From Los Angeles Times

The Federal Communications Commission advanced a plan to bring outsourced call center jobs back to the U.S., voting Thursday to open the proposal to public comments and paving the way to adoption later this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

She has said that her decision to run was driven in part by her frustration with city leaders’ inability to get the basics right, such as fixing streetlights and paving streets.

From Los Angeles Times