Verbs for Navigation

an image that shows where things like countries, seas, cities, roads, etc. are in an area

He studied the map to plan the best route for his road trip.

an information sheet in the form of a graph, diagram, or table that is easy to understand

The chart displayed the company's sales performance over the last quarter.

to secretly make a plan to harm someone or do something illegal

The group of conspirators plotted to sabotage the competitor's business by spreading false rumors.

to choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map

She helped the driver navigate by providing turn-by-turn directions.

to determine or adjust the direction of an object or oneself in relation to specific directions or reference points

The archaeologist carefully oriented the excavation site based on cardinal directions.

to change the originally planned path or direction of something, especially in transportation

Due to the road closure, the traffic management system had to reroute vehicles through alternative streets.

to cause someone to lose their sense of direction, leading to confusion or a feeling of being lost

The sudden change in the landscape disoriented the hiker, and he struggled to find the trail.

to change direction or take a different course

Road construction forced the city buses to divert from their usual route.

to move aimlessly or wander without a specific goal or destination

The cat strayed through the neighborhood, exploring different gardens and alleys.

to diverge or stray from the usual or planned path

The airplane had to deviate from its original flight path due to severe weather conditions.

to move apart and continue in another direction

As the river flowed downstream, it began to diverge into smaller tributaries.

to change direction or turn aside, typically as a result of encountering an obstacle or external force

When light travels from air into water, it tends to deflect.

to begin a journey or depart from a place

We'll need to head off early in the morning to avoid traffic.

to abruptly turn to a different direction

The driver had to veer sharply to the right to avoid colliding with the stalled car.

to change direction suddenly, often to avoid something or someone in the way

The driver had to swerve suddenly to avoid hitting a deer that unexpectedly crossed the road.

to move with a sudden and rapid change in direction, turning away from the current path or trajectory

The mountain biker had to sheer to the right to avoid colliding with a large rock.