1. A deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
   "he made a great maneuver";
   - manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], play
    
2. A plan for attaining a particular goal
   "The team employed a defensive maneuver to protect their lead";
   - tactic, tactics, manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn]
    
3. A move made to gain a tactical end
   "The general's tactical maneuver caught the enemy off guard";
   - manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], tactical maneuver [US], tactical manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn]
    
4. An action aimed at evading an opponent
   "The pilot's evasive maneuver helped avoid the missile";
   - manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], evasive action
    
5. (military) a military training exercise
   "The troops participated in a maneuver to prepare for deployment";
   - manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], simulated military operation

1. Act, manipulate or scheme to achieve a certain goal
   "She maneuverd her way into the executive position";
   - manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. Control or determine the movement, direction, or course of something
   "The driver maneuvered the car into the tight parking space";
   - steer, manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise [Brit]
    
3. Control or handle (a vehicle, machine, or device) with skill
   "She maneuverd the car into a tight parking space";
   - manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn]
    
4. Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
   "The fleet maneuvered into position";
   - manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: maneuvers, maneuvering, maneuvered

Type of: act, command, control, evasion, go, military operation, motion, move, movement, op [informal], operation, plan of action

Part of: athletic game, military training

Encyclopedia: Maneuver