point the way

point the way (to something)

to be among the first to show how something can be done This research points the way to more effective treatment.

point the way

to show what can or should be done in the future Their recent work on developing an AIDS vaccine points the way forward. (often + to ) Her speeches pointed the way to several important social reforms.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Dionysos	dee-o-nuy-sos (Ancient Greek)	Greek Mythology
Hillevi	HIL-le-vee (Swedish), HEEL-le-vee (Finnish)	Swedish, Finnish
Delaiah	di-lay-IE-ə (English)	Biblical
Elma	['elmə]
Rikuto	ṙee-koo-to	Japanese
Gnaeus	GNIE-uws (Ancient Roman), NIE-əs (English)	Ancient Roman