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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.
Definitions of maneuver. noun. a military training exercise. synonyms: manoeuvre, simulated military operation. see more. noun. a plan for attaining a particular goal. synonyms: manoeuvre, tactic, tactics. see more. noun. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill. “he made a great maneuver ” synonyms: manoeuvre, play.
Definition of maneuver noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1 day ago · noun. 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.
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.
[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.) She maneuvered the car carefully into the garage. Extra Examples. Topics Transport by water c1.
to bring, put, drive, or make by maneuvers: He maneuvered his way into the confidence of the enemy. to manipulate or manage with skill or adroitness: to maneuver a conversation. to steer in various directions as required.
