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(idiomatic, figuratively) To create a foundation; to provide the basics or fundamentals.

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lay the groundwork

Source Word

lay the groundwork

Verb

figuratively idiomatic

(idiomatic, figuratively) To create a foundation; to provide the basics or fundamentals.

Japanese Meaning

基盤を築く / 基礎を固める / 準備の土台を作る

To ensure the program's long-term success, we must lay the groundwork by training local staff and investing in infrastructure.

プログラムの長期的な成功を確実にするために、現地スタッフを訓練し、インフラに投資することで基盤を築かなければなりません。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, figuratively) To create a foundation; to provide the basics or fundamentals.

The introductory mathematics courses will lay the groundwork for all your subsequent engineering studies.

lays the groundwork

（ present singular third-person ）

laying the groundwork

（ participle present ）

laid the groundwork

（ participle past ）

laid the groundwork

（ past ）