point the way

idiom

: to show the way to go in order to get somewhere
She pointed the way to the exit.
often used figuratively
We led good lives, and we must thank our parents for pointing the way.
Their work pointed the way for future scientific research.

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Curving fluid lines allow passengers easy access between platforms and are designed to subtly point the way to different parts of the stations, along with lighting that shifts between cooler and warmer tones, helping to take the stress out of the daily commute. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2024 But if Moscow and Kyiv were to return to the table, the Istanbul communiqué could point the way to a resolution of the dilemma of Ukraine’s status as an in-between state, transforming geopolitical rivalry over its alignment into mutual commitment to its long-term security. Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 1 June 2022 On Friday, the Commerce Department’s consumer spending report saw a modest increase of 0.2% in prices, which could point the way to an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve later this month. Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 Those ventures are significant, but industry watchers and Wall Streeters are waiting for a bigger milestone to point the way to a more profitable tomorrow. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for point the way 

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“Point the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20the%20way. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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