pioneer
1 of 2verb/ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
Forms:pioneers,pioneering,pioneered,pioneered
1
to be the first one to do, use, invent, or discover something
C1transitive- Marie Curie pioneered research on radioactivity.
- Steve Jobs pioneered the development of personal computers.
- She pioneers innovative solutions in the field of renewable energy.
- The company is pioneering a revolutionary approach to clean energy.
- They have pioneered several breakthroughs in medical research.
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2
to create or develop a path, road, or area, often for the first time
transitive- The explorers pioneered a new trail through the dense forest.
- The settlers pioneered a route across the mountains to the new land.
- They worked together to pioneer a path through the rugged terrain.
- The team pioneered a route through the desert for the caravan to follow.
- She was the first to pioneer a way through the thick jungle, making it passable.
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3
to discover, explore, or develop a new area that has not been explored before
transitive- The astronauts will pioneer Mars, making it possible for future missions.
- The company plans to pioneer the market with their new technology.
- They were the first to pioneer the region, uncovering hidden resources.
- Early explorers pioneered new lands across the ocean, finding new continents.
- The team pioneered the unknown forest, mapping its terrain for future travelers.