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navigate

/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/verb

To work out and follow the route of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle during a journey.

Example sentences

  • “The captain navigated the ship safely through the narrow channel.”
  • “I'll read the map and navigate while you concentrate on the road.”

Now common for anything tricky to get through: you navigate a website or a difficult conversation.

Synonyms for navigate

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