Pioneered

Pioneered
Pioneer Pi`o*neer", v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Pioneered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Pioneering}.] 1. To go before, and prepare or open a way for; to act as pioneer. [1913 Webster]

2. to take part in the early development of; to break ground in; to invent or originate. [PJC]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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