noun
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
Synonyms
noun
one of the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
Examples
- they went west as pioneers with only the possessions they could carry with them
verb
open up an area or prepare a way
Synonyms
open up
Examples
- She pioneered a graduate program for women students
verb
take the lead or initiative in
Synonyms
Examples
- participate in the development of
- This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants
verb
open up and explore a new area
Examples
- pioneer space