| Main Entry: | break the ice |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | prepare the way |
Synonyms: |
be friendly and talkative, break ground, cut the first turf, get one's feet wet, lay the first stone, lead off, lead the way, make a start, oil the works, open the way, pave the way, set at ease, smooth the path, socialize, start, start the ball rolling, take the plunge |
| Main Entry: | head |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | manage, oversee |
Synonyms: |
address, be first, be in charge, command, control, direct, dominate, go first, govern, guide, hold sway over, lead, lead the way, pioneer, precede, rule, run, supervise |
Antonyms: |
follow, obey |
| Main Entry: | blaze a trail |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | show the way |
Synonyms: |
lead the way, pilot, spearhead |