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navigate
[nav-i-geyt]
to move on, over, or through (water, air, or land) in a ship or aircraft.
to navigate a river.
to direct or manage (a ship, aircraft, or guided missile) on its course.
to ascertain or plot and control the course or position of (a ship, aircraft, etc.).
to pass over (the sea or other body of water), as a ship does.
to walk or find one's way on, in, or across.
It was difficult to navigate the stairs in the dark.
to move or progress through in a logical sequence.
Headings and subheadings make it easier to navigate a long article.
Computers., to move from one part to another of (a website, document, etc.), especially by using the links.
Their site is uncluttered and easy to navigate.
to direct or manage a ship, aircraft, or guided missile on its course.
to pass over the water, as a ship does.
to walk or find one's way.
to travel by ship or boat; sail.
to move or progress through something in a logical sequence.
We’re navigating through a maze of environmental legislation.
Computers., to move from one part to another of a website, document, etc.
navigate
/ ˈnævɪˌɡeɪt /
to plan, direct, or plot the path or position of (a ship, an aircraft, etc)
(tr) to travel over, through, or on (water, air, or land) in a boat, aircraft, etc
informal, to direct (oneself, one's way, etc) carefully or safely
he navigated his way to the bar
(intr) (of a passenger in a motor vehicle) to give directions to the driver; point out the route
rare, (intr) to voyage in a ship; sail
Other Word Forms
- misnavigate verb
- renavigate verb (used with object)
- unnavigated adjective
- well-navigated adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of navigate1
Example Sentences
Alvarez, who grew up on a farm in rural Merced County and attended Livingston High School, said she struggled to navigate her own journey as a first-generation college student without any guidance at school.
Chinese companies are outbidding Western rivals, thanks to generous state support and their skill in navigating developing countries, where corruption is often rampant.
Each country has their own regulations and licenses that govern telecommunications services, which can be tricky and time-consuming to navigate.
I am always tired, primarily from helping Karen navigate each day, but also from losing sleep over what lies ahead.
Adventure racing is a team sport that involves navigating an unmarked course through a wilderness, or near-wilderness area.
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