maneuver

²maneuver

verb

ma·neu·veredma·neu·ver·ing\-ˈnü-və-riŋ, -ˈnyü-; -ˈn(y)üv-riŋ\

Definition of MANEUVER

intransitive verb

1

a : to perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage b : to make a series of changes in direction and position for a specific purpose

2

: to use stratagems : scheme

transitive verb

1

: to cause to execute tactical movements

2

: to manage into or out of a position or condition : manipulate

3

a : to guide with adroitness and design b : to bring about or secure as a result of skillful management

— ma·neu·ver·abil·i·ty \-ˌnü-və-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -ˌnyü-; -ˌn(y)üv-rə-\ noun

— ma·neu·ver·able \-ˈnü-və-rə-bəl, -ˈnyü-; -ˈn(y)üv-rə-\ adjective

— ma·neu·ver·er \-ˈnü-vər-ər, -ˈnyü-\ noun

Examples of MANEUVER

1. She maneuvered her car into the tiny garage.
2. It took seven people to maneuver the tiger out of its cage.
3. We had a hard time maneuvering our furniture through the doorway.
4. The giant ships maneuvered into their docks.
5. The vehicle easily maneuvered through rocky terrain.
6. They held hands while maneuvering through the crowd.
7. The companies are maneuvering for position in the limited market.
8. Somehow, she always manages to maneuver herself out of difficult situations.
9. We maneuvered our troops to the south.
10. The opposing forces maneuvered quickly.

First Known Use of MANEUVER

1777

Related to MANEUVER

Synonyms: address, contend (with), cope (with), field, grapple (with), hack, manage, handle, manipulate, negotiate, play, swing, take, treat

Related Words: engineer, finesse, jockey; bring off, carry off, carry out, get off, pull; command, direct, guide, steer; control, micromanage, regulate, run; react (to), respond (to)

Near Antonyms: botch, bungle, foozle, fumble, goof (up), louse up, mess (up), mishandle, muff, scamp

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