C2verbformaltravelhistory
US/ˌsɜːr.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
UK/ˌsɜː.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
to travel all the way around something, especially the world, by ship or aircraft
In context
Magellan's expedition was the first to circumnavigate the globe, finishing in 1522.
She hopes to circumnavigate the island by kayak before the weather turns.
The pilot circumnavigated the world in a small plane without stopping to refuel.
Words that go with circumnavigate
verb + noun
- circumnavigate the globeFew sailors have tried to circumnavigate the globe alone.
- circumnavigate the worldHe planned to circumnavigate the world in two years.
- circumnavigate the islandWe circumnavigated the island in under a day.
- circumnavigate the earthThe balloon was the first to circumnavigate the earth without landing.
- circumnavigate AfricaEarly traders had to circumnavigate Africa to reach India by sea.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
circumnavigate around the worldCorrect: circumnavigate the world