pioneer
Noun
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subtypes:
- bushman - a dweller in the Australian bush country
- backwoodsman, frontiersman, mountain man - a man who lives on the frontier
- frontierswoman - a woman who lives on the frontier
specific instances:- bowie, james bowie, jim bowie - United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)
- chapman, john chapman, johnny appleseed - United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
Verb
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same as: open up
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subtypes:
- strike up - begin
- innovate, introduce - bring something new to an environment
- activate, actuate, set off, spark, spark off, touch off, trigger, trigger off, trip - put in motion or move to act
- constitute, establish, found, institute, plant - set up or lay the groundwork for
- arrange, stage - plan, organize, and carry out (an event)
- mount - put up or launch
- attempt, set about, undertake - enter upon an activity or enterprise
- devise, get up, machinate, organise, organize, prepare - arrange by systematic planning and united effort
same as: initiate -
is a type of: explore - travel to or penetrate into
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