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navigate

 

[ ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

using maps

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transportation using maps or other navigational aids.

Synonyms

direct, guide, pilot

Examples of usage

  • I need to navigate through this unfamiliar city using a map.
  • The captain navigated the ship safely through the storm.
Context #2 | Verb

computer programs

To move from one part of a website, computer program, or file to another.

Synonyms

browse, explore, scroll

Examples of usage

  • You can navigate to the next page by clicking on the link.
  • She navigated through the menu to find the settings.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.

Synonyms

direction, guidance, orientation

Examples of usage

  • The GPS system helps with navigation during road trips.
  • Good navigation skills are essential for hiking in the wilderness.

Translations

Translations of the word "navigate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 navegar

🇮🇳 नेविगेट करना (navigate karna)

🇩🇪 navigieren

🇮🇩 navigasi

🇺🇦 навігувати

🇵🇱 nawigować

🇯🇵 航行する (kōkō suru)

🇫🇷 naviguer

🇪🇸 navegar

🇹🇷 seyretmek

🇰🇷 항해하다 (hanghaehada)

🇸🇦 التنقل (al-tanqil)

🇨🇿 navigovat

🇸🇰 navigovať

🇨🇳 导航 (dǎoháng)

🇸🇮 navigirati

🇮🇸 sigla

🇰🇿 навигация жасау (navigatsiya zhasau)

🇬🇪 ნავიგაცია (navigatsia)

🇦🇿 naviqasiya etmək

🇲🇽 navegar

Etymology

The word 'navigate' comes from the Latin word 'navigatus', which means 'sailed'. It originally referred to the act of sailing a ship, but over time, it has come to encompass the idea of planning and directing a course in various contexts, including transportation and technology.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,324, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.