pioneer
/paɪʌnˈɪr/
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Definitions
Noun
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
Noun
one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory; "they went west as pioneers with only the possessions they could carry with them"
Verb
open up an area or prepare a way; "She pioneered a graduate program for women students"
Verb
take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants"
Verb
open up and explore a new area; "pioneer space"
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activate
actuate
arrange
attempt
backwoodsman
bushman
constitute
devise
establish
found
frontiersman
frontierswoman
get up
innovate
institute
introduce
machinate
mount
mountain man
organise
organize
plant
prepare
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set off
spark
spark off
stage
strike up
touch off
trigger
trigger off
trip
undertake