- perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
Synonym: maneuvermanoeuvreoperate
- direct the course
Synonym: steermaneuvermanoeuvredirectpointheadguidechannelizechannelise
- act in order to achieve a certain goal
- He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
- She maneuvered herself into the directorship
Synonym: maneuvermanoeuvre