circumnavigate
Pronunciation
Verb
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
To travel all the way around something, especially the entire world, usually by sea or air.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Magellan's expedition was the first to _____ the globe."
Answer: circumnavigate
In your own words, what does "circumnavigate" mean?
To travel all the way around something, especially the entire world, usually by sea or air.
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