Meaning of the word navigate in English

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navigate

US /ˈnæv.ə.ɡeɪt/

UK /ˈnæv.ə.ɡeɪt/

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

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The captain had to navigate the ship through the narrow channel.

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Pilots use advanced systems to navigate their planes.

Synonym:

steer pilot guide direct chart

move around in an area or in a particular direction

Example:

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It's difficult to navigate the crowded streets of the city.

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She managed to navigate her way through the complex bureaucracy.

Synonym:

maneuver find one's way make one's way negotiate

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