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navigate

/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ · nav.ig.a.t
verb
  1. To plan, control and record the position and course of a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc., on a journey; to follow a planned course. He navigated the bomber to the Ruhr.
  2. To give directions, as from a map, to someone driving a vehicle. You drive. I'll navigate.
  3. To travel over water in a ship; to sail. We navigated to France in the dinghy.
Did you know? The word 'navigate' has been used in various contexts, including navigation systems in vehicles, GPS technology, and even in video games, where players must navigate through virtual worlds.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 2 lookups Added Jul 26, 2026