[Idiom] To blaze a trail

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This question appeared in one of the books meant for bank examination preparation book. the answer has not been given in the book. I tried to search but could find neither on usingenglish nor anywhere else. Here is the question:

To blaze a trail
A) to set on fire B) to blow the trumpet C) to be annoyingly noisy D) to initiate work in a movement E) None

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blaze a trail
To do early or pioneering work that others will follow up on. Professor Williams blazed a trail in the study of physics.



To do something that no-one has done before, especially something which will be important for other people The hospital has blazed a trail in developing new techniques for treating infertility.


To do something different The hospital has blazed a trail in children's care by giving them many things to do and allowing visitors at any hour.
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Yes sir. Many thanks .
 

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Thank you, sir.
 
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