English

navigate

ˈnævɪˌɡeɪt, ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt, ˈnæv.ə.ɡeɪt
Meaning: to find a way or course; to move through a website or digital interface
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt, ˈnæv.ə.ɡeɪt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base navigate
3rd person singular present navigates
Present participle navigating
Past navigated
Will future will navigate
Going-to future going to navigate
Imperative negative don't navigate / do not navigate

Example sentences

The app's menu makes it easy to navigate through the different sections.
The app's menu makes it easy to navigate through the different sections.
The designer changed the layout of the website to make it easier to navigate.
The designer changed the layout of the website to make it easier to navigate.
The new app is very user-friendly and easy to navigate.
The new app is very user-friendly and easy to navigate.

Usage Notes

Originally used for ships and aircraft, this verb is now very common in digital contexts for moving between pages or menus. It can also be used figuratively for finding one's way through a complex situation.

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