lay the groundwork for (lei ðə graʊndwɜrk fɔr)

Phrasal-verb Preparation

Meaning

to prepare the basic foundation for something important in the future

preparar la base fundamental para algo importante en el futuro (preparar la base fundamental para algo importante en el futuro)

"She’s laying the groundwork for her next career move."

"Ella está poniendo las bases para su próximo movimiento profesional." (ella esta **poniendo las bases para** su proximo movimiento profesional)

to attribute something to a cause

to stop communicating suddenly or intentionally

to request information or clarification about something

to criticize someone angrily

to overcome emotional suffering or struggle

to wear fancy or formal clothes for an occasion