maneuver
[noun]
Synonyms: measure, move, procedure, proceeding, step, trick, artifice, device, feint, gambit, gimmick, jig, play, ploy, stratagem
[verb]
Synonyms: engineer, finagle, machinate, wangle, handle, dispense, manipulate, ply, swing, wield, beguile, exploit, finesse, jockey, play

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Related Words: contrivance, device, intrigue, machination, manipulation, plot, demarche, movement, plan, finesse, subterfuge, navigate, design

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. ma‧neu‧ver /məˈnuːvə $ -ər/
the American spelling of manoeuvre

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II. ma‧noeu‧vre¹ British English, maneuver American English /məˈnuːvə $ -ər/ noun

1. [countable] a skilful or careful movement that you make, for example in order to avoid something or go through a narrow space:
A careful driver will often stop talking before carrying out a complex manoeuvre.

2. [uncountable and countable] a skilful or carefully planned action intended to gain an advantage for yourself:
They tried by diplomatic maneuvers to obtain an agreement.

3. manoeuvres [plural] military activities, such as pretending to fight a battle, which are done as practice or training Synonym : exercises:
Large-scale military manoeuvres are being carried out near the border.
on manoeuvres
troops on night manoeuvres

4. room for manoeuvre/freedom of manoeuvre the possibility of changing your plans or decisions in order to achieve what you want:
As I see it, Lisa, you don’t really have a great deal of room for manoeuvre.

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III. manoeuvre² British English, maneuver American English verb

1. [intransitive, transitive always + adverb/preposition] to move or turn skilfully or to move or turn something skilfully, especially something large and heavy:
She managed to manoeuvre expertly into the parking space.
manoeuvre yourself into/out of something
Josh manoeuvred himself out of bed and hobbled to the door.
We manoeuvred the TV in front of the sofa.

2. [intransitive and transitive] to use cleverly planned and often dishonest methods to get the result that you want
manoeuvre somebody into/out of something
It was a well-organized plan to maneuver company president John Woolford out of office.
Businesses manoeuvred to have their industry organized to their own advantage.

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