pioneer
To be the first to do or achieve, preparing the way for others to followTo be the first to do or achieve (something), preparing the way for others to follow.
» I feel like a pioneer.
Я чувствую себя первопроходцем. — marafon
Я почуваюся першопроходцем. — deniko
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1 sensesTo be the first to do or achieve (something), preparing the way for others to follow.
The young doctor pioneered a new life-saving surgical technique.
- open up and explore a new area
- open up an area or prepare a way
- take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
Examples
39 sentencesI feel like a pioneer.
Я почуваюся першопроходцем. — deniko
ruЯ чувствую себя первопроходцем. — marafon
I don't feel like a pioneer.
He is what we call a pioneer.
deEr ist das, was wir einen Pionier nennen. — BraveSentry
Tom is a pioneer in this field.
The pioneers shot game to feed themselves.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From Middle French pionnier (“originally, a foot soldier”), Old French peonier, from peonFrom Middle French pionnier (“originally, a foot soldier”), Old French peonier, from peon (“a foot soldier”) (modern French: pion). See pawn (in chess).
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Forms
pioneers, pioneering, pioneered, pioneeredSynonyms
4 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle