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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Verbs of Movement
to map
to map [verb]

to create or make a map to visually depict geographical features

Ex: The urban planner sought to map the city 's infrastructure , including roads , public transportation , and key facilities .
to chart
to chart [verb]

to create a visual representation that illustrates the features and details of a specific region

Ex: Cartographers charted the urban sprawl .
to plot
to plot [verb]

to mark or indicate a route, position, or specific points on a map

Ex: The hikers plotted their trail on the topographic map , marking key landmarks and resting points .
to navigate
to navigate [verb]

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

Ex: The driving instructor taught the student how to navigate through traffic and use road signs .
to orient
to orient [verb]

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

Ex: The city planner decided to orient the new building to face south .
to reroute
to reroute [verb]

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

Ex: The GPS app automatically rerouted the driver when it detected heavy congestion on the original route .
to disorient
to disorient [verb]

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

Ex: The unexpected detour disoriented the driver , and he had to rely on GPS to get back on track .
to divert
to divert [verb]

to change direction or take a different course

Ex: The protest march had to divert around a street closure .
to stray
to stray [verb]

to wander off or deviate from the intended or established path

Ex: The sheep tend to stray if not carefully herded .
to deviate
to deviate [verb]

to cause something to depart from an established course

Ex: The meteorologist predicted a storm that could deviate the planned flight paths of several airplanes .
to diverge
to diverge [verb]

to move apart and continue in another direction

Ex: The railway tracks diverged at the junction , leading trains towards distinct destinations .
to deflect
to deflect [verb]

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

Ex: The cue ball struck the cushion at an angle , causing it to deflect and change direction .
to head off
to head off [verb]

to block someone or something's path in order to redirect them or prevent them from proceeding in a particular direction

Ex: She tried to head off the children before they reached the busy street .
to veer
to veer [verb]

to abruptly turn to a different direction

Ex: The hiker had to veer off the trail when they encountered a fallen tree blocking their path .
to swerve
to swerve [verb]

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

Ex: The quick-thinking skateboarder had to swerve to avoid colliding with a pedestrian .
to sheer
to sheer [verb]

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

Ex: As the skier descended down the slope , they had to sheer sharply to avoid a patch of ice .
Verbs of Movement
Verbs for Non-Human Movement Verbs for Movement Verbs for Movement Toward Something Verbs for Movement Away from Something
Verbs for Movement in Place Verbs for Repetitive and Slight Movements Verbs for Movement with Separation Verbs for Movement on Foot
Verbs for Rushed Movement Verbs for Movement in Water Verbs for Changes in Body Posture Verbs for Movement Using Vehicles
Verbs for Change in Speed of Movement Verbs for Travelling Verbs for Navigation Verbs for Transportation of Goods