Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

break new ground

idiomatic expression
breɪk njuː ɡraʊnd
Definition
To pioneer or innovate in a field or subject.
Examples
  • Her research breaks new ground in the field of renewable energy.
  • The artist’s unique style broke new ground in contemporary art.
Meaning
When someone breaks new ground, they are doing something that has not been done before, often leading to new ideas or methods.
Synonyms
  • Innovate
  • Pioneer
  • Advance
  • Trailblaze