Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-blaze-a-trail
idiom
/tə bleɪz ə treɪl/
Definition
To create a path or to be the first to do something, making it easier for others to follow.
Examples
- She really blazed a trail in renewable energy technology.
- His research on social media effects blazed a trail for future studies in the field.
- They have blazed a trail for other entrepreneurs to follow.
Meaning
The phrase ‘to blaze a trail’ means to innovate or lead the way, especially in new areas or endeavors.
Synonyms
- pave the way
- lead the way
- forge a path
- set a precedent
