N1
に先駆けて
にさきがけて
First, Prior to, Pioneer, Ahead of
世界に先駆け、あの国は死刑を廃止した。
Ahead of the rest of the world, that country abolished the death penalty.
Explanation
「に先駆けて」 has 2 uses
1Ahead of others
Doing it before other countries, companies or people, leading the way: 他社に先駆けて, 世界に先駆けて.
１７６３年に、プロイセンは他国に先駆けて近代的な義務教育を導入した。
In 1763, ahead of other countries, Prussia introduced modern compulsory education.
世界に先駆け、あの国は死刑を廃止した。
Ahead of the rest of the world, that country abolished the death penalty.
2Ahead of the launch
After an event such as a release, premiere or opening: before it officially starts, a preview or presale is held first.
ファンクラブでは、一般発売に先駆けて、チケットの販売を行います。
The selling of tickets via the fan club will take place prior to offering them to the general public.
映画の公開に先駆けて、主演の俳優が記者会見を開いた。
Ahead of the film's release, the lead actor held a press conference.