navigate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈnævɪɡeɪt/

Definition

To plan and direct the course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport, especially by using instruments or maps.

Examples

• The pilot had to navigate through thick fog.

• She learned to navigate the complex subway system of Tokyo.

• We used GPS to navigate to the hidden waterfall.

How to Use navigate

navigate through (prepositional phrase)

To move through a place or situation. — "The car navigated through the heavy traffic."

navigate by (prepositional phrase)

To use a specific method or tool to find direction. — "He navigated by the sun during the day."

navigate around (prepositional phrase)

To move around an obstacle or a difficult situation. — "She managed to navigate around the company's bureaucracy."

navigate complex (collocation)

To deal with something that is complicated and difficult. — "It requires skill to navigate complex social dynamics."

Synonyms of navigate

Words with a similar meaning to navigate:

• steer
• guide
• pilot
• direct

Antonyms of navigate

Words with the opposite meaning to navigate:

• get lost
• wander

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