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- DictionaryMa·neu·ver/məˈno͞ovər/
noun
- 1. a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care: "spectacular jumps and other daring maneuvers"
- 2. a large-scale military exercise of troops, warships, and other forces: "the Russian vessel was on maneuvers"
verb
- 1. move skillfully or carefully: "the truck was unable to maneuver comfortably in the narrow street"
- 2. carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end: "they were maneuvering him into a betrayal of his countryman"
to bring, put, drive, or make by maneuvers: He maneuvered his way into the confidence of the enemy. Synonyms: intrigue, contrive, scheme. to manipulate or manage with skill or adroitness: to maneuver a conversation. Synonyms: finesse, handle. to steer in various directions as required.
move skillfully or adroitly, as around obstacles or into a position. see more. verb. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. synonyms: channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer. see more.
the chance to change the way that something happens and influence decisions that are made. Small farmers have limited room for maneuver. Definition of maneuver noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
4 days ago · to perform or cause to perform a maneuver or maneuvers. 6. to manage or plan skillfully or shrewdly; manipulate or scheme. 7. a. to direct or guide (a vehicle, tool, etc.) with skill and dexterity. b. to move, lead, get, put, make, compel, etc. (a person or thing) by some stratagem or scheme. SIMILAR WORDS: trick.
1. To move or direct through a series of movements or changes in course: maneuvered the drill into position; maneuvered the car through traffic. 2. To alter the tactical placement of (troops or warships). 3. To manipulate into a desired position or toward a predetermined goal: maneuvered him into signing the contract.
maneuver. [intransitive, transitive] to move or turn with skill or care; to move or turn something with skill or care. maneuver (for something) The yachts maneuvered for position. There was very little room to maneuver. maneuver something (+ adv./prep.)
a movement that needs care or skill. maneuver noun [C] (ACTION) a clever action, usually done to trick someone: a political / tactical maneuver. maneuver. verb [ I, T ] US (UK manoeuvre) uk / məˈnuːvə r/ us. to move with care or skill: I find big cars difficult to maneuver.
