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