1. planning and directing the course of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
Usage: present participle of navigate
2. finding one’s way through or around something
Usage: present participle of navigate
3. successfully dealing with or managing a difficult situation
Usage: present participle of navigate; figurative

Examples

• The captain is navigating the ship through rough waters.
• She’s navigating the busy streets of downtown.
• He’s still navigating his way around the new software.
• The family is navigating a difficult financial situation.
• Students are navigating the college application process.
• The pilot is navigating using GPS coordinates.
• They’re navigating through the crowded marketplace.