заложить основание(Taras); создать потенциал(do, lay, prepare, provide (sb with), set > The first meeting laid the groundwork for the final agreement. > The first year provides the basic groundwork for the study of science. OCD Alexander Demidov); заложить основу(of Phyloneer); создать задел(lay the groundwork (for something) phrase: to do what is necessary before an event or process can begin *We’re busy laying the groundwork for another campaign. MED Alexander Demidov); создавать базу(for something) To create or prepare the basics or essential foundation (for something); to pave the way (for something). Our success with this healthcare bill wouldn't be possible, had the previous administration not laid the groundwork already. As CEO of the company, I laid the groundwork for one of the most successful international firms in the country. thefreedictionary.comAlexander Demidov); заложить основу(for ... – для ... чего-л. Alex_Odeychuk)
создавать задел на будущее(e.g.: If we don’t lay the groundwork now, the country would face a difficult future. Если мы не создадим задел на будущее, стране придется тяжело; англ. цитата – из: Палажченко П.Р. Мой несистематический словарь (Из записной книжки переводчика). – 6-е изд., стереотипное, – М.: Р. Валент, 2002 Alex_Odeychuk)
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