The act or process of planning and directing the course of a vessel, aircraft, or other form of transportation, especially by using maps, charts, and instruments.

The navigating of the ship through the stormy seas required great skill and precision.

The process of moving through or managing a complex or metaphorical situation, system, or environment.

Successful navigating of the legal system requires patience and expertise.

navigatinggerund / present participle

Serving to direct or capable of directing a course or route; relating to navigation.

The ship's navigating instruments were updated last year.

navigateverb

To plan and direct the course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transportation, especially by using instruments or maps.

The captain navigated the ship through the stormy waters.

To find one's way in a particular direction or to a specific destination.

She navigated through the crowded streets to reach the concert venue.

To move or progress through something in a careful or skillful manner.

He had to navigate the complex bureaucracy to get his project approved.

To operate or control the movement of a vehicle or vessel.

He navigated the car through the narrow alley with ease.

Computing: to move within or between sections of a website, application, or document.

New users can quickly navigate the website using the sidebar menu.