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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"
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.
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.
4 days ago · 1. a planned and controlled tactical or strategic movement of troops, warships, aircraft, etc. 2. [pl.] large-scale practice movements and exercises of troops, warships, aircraft, etc. under simulated combat conditions. 3. any skillful change of movement or direction in driving a vehicle, controlling a spacecraft, etc. ; specif., a.
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.
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.
Definition of maneuver noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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. (Definition of maneuver from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of maneuver.
