manoeuver manoeuver /məˈnuːvər/

verb

1. [Non-standard] Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense  ( maneuver [American] , manoeuver [Non-standard] , manoeuvre [Canadian, British] , operate )
   perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
   
2. Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling  ( channelise , channelize , direct , head , maneuver , manoeuver , manoeuvre , point , steer , guide )
   direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
   
3. [Non-standard] Act in order to achieve a certain goal  ( maneuver [American] , manoeuver [Non-standard] , manoeuvre [Canadian, British] )
   act in order to achieve a certain goal
    He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
   He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
    She maneuvered herself into the directorship
   She maneuvered herself into the directorship