manoeuvre
/məˈnuvər/
verb
- To move or guide something skillfully or carefully, especially in a difficult or tight space.
- She manoeuvred the wheelchair around the crowded room.
- He manoeuvred the car into the narrow parking spot.
- The captain manoeuvred the boat through the rocky channel.
- To use clever or strategic actions to achieve a desired result, often in a competitive or political situation.
- He manoeuvred his way to the top of the company.
- The diplomat manoeuvred to secure a peace agreement.
- She manoeuvred her opponent into a difficult position during the debate.
Synonyms
noun
- A planned movement or series of moves, especially in a military, naval, or tactical context.
- The general ordered a flanking manoeuvre to surround the enemy.
- The pilot performed an evasive manoeuvre to avoid the missile.
- The troops practiced defensive manoeuvres during the training exercise.
- A clever or skillful action intended to achieve a goal, often in a strategic or deceptive way.
- The politician's manoeuvre to gain support backfired.
- She used a clever manoeuvre to win the negotiation.
- The company's financial manoeuvre saved it from bankruptcy.