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

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

Derived forms: manoeuvred, manoeuvring, manoeuvres

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: Manoeuvre