pave 
/ˈpeɪv/ verb
paves; paved; pav·ing /ˈpeɪv/ verb [+ obj] : to cover (something) with a material (such as stone, tar, or concrete) that forms a hard, level surface for walking, driving, etc.
▪ The crew was paving the road. ▪ Some of the roads were paved over. ▪ The driveway is paved with concrete. ▪ a paved highway/road ▪ It was said that this country was so rich, the streets were paved with/in gold.
▪ The crew was paving the road. ▪ Some of the roads were paved over. ▪ The driveway is paved with concrete. ▪ a paved highway/road ▪ It was said that this country was so rich, the streets were paved with/in gold.
pave over [phrasal verb]
pave over (something) or pave (something) over disapproving : to cover (an area) with roads, parking lots, buildings, etc.
▪ All this beautiful farmland will be paved over.
▪ All this beautiful farmland will be paved over.
pave the way for (something or someone)
: to make it easier for something to happen or for someone to do something
▪ The discovery paves the way for the development of effective new treatments.
▪ The discovery paves the way for the development of effective new treatments.
