The meaning of NAVIGATE is to travel by water : sail. How to use navigate in a sentence.

Definition of navigate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

NAVIGATE meaning: 1. to direct the way that a ship, aircraft, etc. will travel, or to find a direction across, along…. Learn more.

5. to walk or to find one's way on, in, or across: to navigate the stairs.

to walk or find one's way on, in, or across: [~ + object] It was hard to navigate the stairs in the dark. [no object] Do you think you can navigate through the downtown area safely?

There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb navigate, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

navigate verb (WITH MAP) Add to word list to find the right direction to travel by using maps or other equipment:

Dec 5, 2016 · Synonyms for NAVIGATE: steer, pilot, helm, hijack, conn, commandeer, sail, boat, voyage, ship (out)

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Oct 21, 2025 · navigate (third-person singular simple present navigates, present participle navigating, simple past and past participle navigated) (transitive) To plan, control and record …