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navigate

[ˈnævɪɡeɪt]
verb
navegar
1. to plan and direct the course of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
The captain navigated the ship through the storm.
O capitão navegou o navio pela tempestade.
2. to find one's way, especially by using a map or GPS
She navigated using her smartphone.
Ela navegou usando seu smartphone.
3. to move through or around obstacles
We navigated through the crowded market.
Nós navegamos pelo mercado lotado.
4. to deal with or handle a difficult situation
He navigated the complex business negotiations skillfully.
Ele navegou as negociações comerciais complexas com habilidade.
5. to move around a website or software interface
Navigate to the settings menu.
Navegue até o menu de configurações.
Synonyms
steerguidedirectcharttraverse
Antonyms
wanderdriftlose one's way

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
navegar
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
navegar
standard usage, sometimes informal 'se virar' for dealing with situations
São Paulo
navegar
standard usage with business/tech contexts common
Portugal
navegar
standard usage, also 'orientar-se' for finding one's way

Related Idioms & Phrases

navigate through choppy waters
navigate the minefield
navigate a course
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