outmanoeuvre
/ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/
verb
- To move or act more cleverly or skillfully than an opponent, especially in a competitive situation.
- The politician outmanoeuvred his rivals to win the nomination.
- In the chess tournament, she outmanoeuvred her opponent with a surprise move.
- The general outmanoeuvred the enemy army by attacking from the rear.