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 maneuver maneuver /məˈnuːvɝ/

noun

  1. () [American] (military) a military training exercise  ( manoeuvre [Canadian, British] , simulated military operation , maneuver [American] )
    (military) a military training exercise
      The skilled pilot executed a complex maneuver in the air.
    The skilled pilot executed a complex maneuver in the air.
  2. [American] An action aimed at evading an opponent  ( evasive action , maneuver [American] , manoeuvre [Canadian, British] )
    an action aimed at evading an opponent
  3. [American] A move made to gain a tactical end  ( maneuver [American] , manoeuvre [Canadian, British] , tactical maneuver [American] , tactical manoeuvre [Canadian, British] )
    a move made to gain a tactical end
  4. [American] A deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill  ( maneuver [American] , manoeuvre [Canadian, British] , play )
    a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
     He made a great maneuver
    he made a great maneuver
     The runner was out on a play by the shortstop
    the runner was out on a play by the shortstop
  5. [American] A plan for attaining a particular goal  ( maneuver [American] , manoeuvre [Canadian, British] , tactics , tactic )
    a plan for attaining a particular goal

verb

  1. () 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
  2. [American] 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
  3. [American] 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