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Maneuver
/mənˈuːvɐ/
/məˈnuvɝ/
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
Example
The captain expertly maneuvered the ship through the narrow channel.
The pilot had to maneuver the aircraft through turbulent weather conditions.
The cyclist had to maneuver through the crowded city streets.
02
to execute strategic and tactical movements with military precision in order to gain a positional advantage
Intransitive
Example
The sniper team had to maneuver stealthily through enemy territory.
The army unit meticulously maneuvered through the dense jungle to outflank the enemy.
The commander instructed the infantry to maneuver quickly and seize control of key strategic points.
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
Example
The marketing team worked to maneuver the brand into a more competitive position.
The politician tried to maneuver public opinion by strategically framing the narrative.
The diplomat knew how to maneuver conversations to reach a compromise.
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
Example
The captain expertly maneuvered the ship through the narrow channel.
The pilot had to maneuver the aircraft through turbulent weather conditions.
The cyclist had to maneuver through the crowded city streets.
The race car driver skillfully maneuvered through the tight turns of the racetrack
The spacecraft had to maneuver in space to dock with the orbiting space station.
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