verb
paves; paved; paving
[+ obj] :to cover (something) with a material (such as stone, tar, or concrete) that forms a hard, level surface for walking, driving, etc.
pave over
[phrasal verb]
pave over (something) or pave (something) over disapproving :to cover (an area) with roads, parking lots, buildings, etc.
pave the way for (something or someone)
to make it easier for something to happen or for someone to do something