Meaning of the word circumnavigate in English
What does circumnavigate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
circumnavigate
US /ˌsɝː.kəmˈnæv.ə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˌsɜː.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
Verb
1.
to sail or fly all the way around something (especially the world)
Example:
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Magellan's expedition was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
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They planned to circumnavigate the island in their small boat.
2.
to go around or avoid an obstacle or a problem
Example:
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We had to circumnavigate the downtown traffic to get there on time.
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The company found a way to circumnavigate the new regulations.