navigate

verb
UK: /ˈnævɪɡeɪt/
US: /ˈnævɪɡeɪt/

  1. To find the right way to go somewhere.

    1. I can navigate to your house with this map.
    2. Pilots need to navigate carefully in bad weather to avoid accidents.

  2. To deal with a difficult situation or problem.

    1. She can navigate the complex rules very easily.
    2. It can be tricky to navigate office politics and still get your work done.

  3. To use a website or an app.

    1. I navigate the website to find information about the product.
    2. Teenagers navigate social media platforms with great skill and ease.

Synonyms

guide steer direct maneuver handle negotiate
navigate adjective

  1. Relating to the process of finding a way to a place.

    1. The ship used navigate instruments to cross the ocean.
    2. We need to have a navigate system in case of an emergency during our trip.
navigate noun

  1. The act of finding the way to get to a place when you are travelling.

    1. Good navigation is important for sailing.
    2. Modern cars have navigation systems to help drivers find their way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "navigate" in English means: To find the right way to go somewhere., To deal with a difficult situation or problem., To use a website or an app..

The phonetic transcription of "navigate" is /ˈnævɪɡeɪt/ in British English and /ˈnævɪɡeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "navigate": guide, steer, direct, maneuver, handle, negotiate.

Example usage of "navigate": "I can navigate to your house with this map.". More examples on the page.