navigating (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 navigating
- 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."
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