navigates

Definitions

To plan and direct the course or route of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

To travel on or through a specific area or body of water.

To find one's way through a complex situation or environment.

Examples

The experienced captain navigates the ship through the treacherous storm with ease.

She skillfully navigates the complexities of corporate politics to achieve her career goals.

Synonyms

steers pilots maneuvers guides directs charts a course traverses

Antonyms

drifts wanders strays loses way stagnates remains stationary