maneuver

/məˈnuvər/
verb
  1. To move something or someone in a planned and controlled way, often with skill.
    • The driver maneuvered the truck into a tight parking spot.
    • She maneuvered her way through the crowded market without bumping anyone.
    • He carefully maneuvered the large sofa through the narrow doorway.
  2. To use clever or strategic actions to achieve a desired result, often in a social or political context.
    • The politician maneuvered to gain support from both parties.
    • He maneuvered his way into the CEO's favor by taking on extra projects.
    • She maneuvered around the office politics to get the promotion she wanted.
noun
  1. A planned and controlled movement or series of movements, especially in a military or vehicle context.
    • The soldiers practiced a flanking maneuver during the training exercise.
    • The pilot executed a sharp maneuver to avoid the storm.
    • Parallel parking is a tricky maneuver that takes practice to master.
  2. A clever or skillful action intended to achieve a goal, often in a competitive or strategic situation.
    • She used a clever maneuver to get the last ticket before it sold out.
    • In chess, that maneuver is known as a fork, attacking two pieces at once.
    • The company's marketing maneuver helped it gain an advantage over its rivals.
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