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Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Navigation

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to navigation such as "stray", "head off", and "reroute".

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Categorized English Verbs of Movement
to map
[Verb]

to create or make a map to visually depict geographical features

Ex: As part of the archaeological project , researchers worked to map the ancient ruins .
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to chart
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to create a visual representation that illustrates the features and details of a specific region

Ex: Environmental scientists charted the ecological zones of the national park .
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to plot
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to mark or indicate a route, position, or specific points on a map

Ex: The cartographer plotted the river 's meandering path on the geographical chart .
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to choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map

Ex: The navigator instructed the driver on how to navigate through diverse landscapes and terrains .
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to orient
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to determine or adjust the direction of an object or oneself in relation to specific directions or reference points

Ex: The satellite dish was carefully oriented to ensure a strong and stable signal reception .
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to change the originally planned path or direction of something, especially in transportation

Ex: The event organizers decided to reroute the marathon course to showcase more scenic areas of the city .
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to cause someone to lose their sense of direction, leading to confusion or a feeling of being lost

Ex: The intense flashing lights at the concert temporarily disoriented some audience members .
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to divert
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to change direction or take a different course

Ex: In response to unexpected obstacles on the hiking trail , the group decided to divert and explore a nearby clearing .
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to stray
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to wander off or deviate from the intended or established path

Ex: The lost driver realized he had strayed from the highway and ended up on a rural road .
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to cause something to depart from an established course

Ex: The captain deviated the ship 's course to avoid a potential collision with an iceberg .
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to move apart and continue in another direction

Ex: In the city 's central square , several streets diverged, leading to various neighborhoods .
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to change direction or turn aside, typically as a result of encountering an obstacle or external force

Ex: The ping pong ball , rolling towards the edge of the table , began to deflect.
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to block someone or something's path in order to redirect them or prevent them from proceeding in a particular direction

Ex: The police officer had to head off the suspect to prevent them from escaping .
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to veer
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to abruptly turn to a different direction

Ex: Realizing another skier was on a collision course , she had to veer to the side to avoid an accident on the slopes .
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to swerve
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to change direction suddenly, often to avoid something or someone in the way

Ex: The skier swerved expertly to avoid a collision with another skier .
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to sheer
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to move with a sudden and rapid change in direction, turning away from the current path or trajectory

Ex: The point guard sheered past defenders with quick and unpredictable movements .
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