Meaning of the word "blaze a trail" in English

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blaze a trail

US /bleɪz ə treɪl/
UK /bleɪz ə treɪl/
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Idiom

1.

to be the first to do or discover something new and important

Example:
Marie Curie blazed a trail for women in science.
The company blazed a trail with its innovative new product.
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