1. past tense of navigate; steered or directed the course of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
Usage: nautical; aviation
2. past tense of navigate; found one’s way through or across an area
3. past tense of navigate; successfully dealt with or managed a difficult situation
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The captain navigated the ship through the storm.
• She navigated the busy streets of downtown.
• He successfully navigated the complex legal process.
• They navigated the mountain trail using a compass.
• I navigated to the homepage using the menu.
• The pilot navigated by the stars.
• She navigated her way through the crowded market.