1. to plan and direct the course of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
Usage: nautical; aviation
2. to find one’s way through or around something
3. to move through or access information on a website or computer system
Usage: computing

Examples

• The captain navigates the ship through the narrow channel.
• She navigates the busy streets with confidence.
• He navigates the website to find the information he needs.
• The politician navigates the controversy carefully.
• The GPS system navigates drivers to their destination.
• She navigates between work and family responsibilities.
• The pilot navigates using both instruments and visual landmarks.