navigate
UK: ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt | US: ˈnæv.ə.ɡeɪt
vt. to plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport
vi. to move through or traverse a place, especially with skill or care
vt. to guide or steer (a discussion, process, or situation)
navigate = nav<ship> + ig<drive> + ate<verb suffix>
- nav (from Latin navis, meaning "ship")
- ig (from Latin agere, meaning "to drive" or "to lead")
- ate (a verb-forming suffix indicating action)
Etymology Origin:
The word navigate originates from Latin navigare, combining navis (ship) and agere (to drive). It originally referred to steering a ship but expanded to include guiding any vehicle or process. The root agere also appears in words like agent (one who drives action) and agile (able to move quickly). The evolution reflects humanity’s progression from maritime exploration to abstract "navigation" of challenges.
Sailors use stars to navigate at night.
The app helps hikers navigate through dense forests.
She skillfully navigated the company through the financial crisis.
Birds navigate long distances using Earth’s magnetic field.
The robot is programmed to navigate obstacles autonomously.