Navigating Meaning in English
word · lemma: navigate
Definition
Moving through or finding your way in a physical space, or managing difficult situations or information. It can mean using maps to travel or figuring out how to handle complex challenges.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for travel, navigation apps, or managing complex situations ('navigating a crisis'). Formal and informal contexts. Can be physical or metaphorical. Often used with 'through' or 'by' ('navigating through traffic', 'navigating by the stars').
Example Sentences
She's really good at navigating difficult conversations at work.
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After navigating so many obstacles, they finally finished the project.
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She is navigating the busy streets with her phone's GPS.
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We are navigating through a big shopping mall.
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He had trouble navigating the new website.
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I'm still navigating my way through all these job applications.
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