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maneuver
/mənˈuːvɐ/
manoeuvremaneuvremanoeuvermanœuvermanœuvreto maneuver
01
to strategically navigate or direct a vehicle, object, or oneself through a series of planned movements
Transitive: to maneuver a vehicle
Intransitive
Examples
The pilot had to maneuver the aircraft through turbulent weather conditions.
02
to execute strategic and tactical movements with military precision in order to gain a positional advantage
Intransitive
Examples
The army unit meticulously maneuvered through the dense jungle to outflank the enemy.
03
to skillfully control or direct actions and strategies with a specific goal in mind
Transitive: to maneuver a situation | to maneuver sb/sth into a situation
Examples
The politician tried to maneuver public opinion by strategically framing the narrative.
Maneuver
01
a military training exercise
02
a move made to gain a tactical end
03
an action aimed at evading an opponent
04
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
05
a plan for attaining a particular goal
