n. | 1. | |
1. | Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position. | |
2. | Management with address or artful design; adroit proceeding; stratagem. | |
v. i. | 1. | To perform a movement or movements in military or naval tactics; to make changes in position with the intention of getting an advantage in attack or defense. |
2. | To make changes in one's approach to solving a problem, so as to achieve maximum advantage in a changing situation; - used especially in competitive situations, as in politics, diplomacy, or sports. | |
3. | To manage with address or art; to scheme. | |
v. t. | 1. | To change the positions of, as of troops of ships. |
Noun | 1. | ![]() Synonyms: simulated military operation, manoeuvre |
2. | maneuver - a plan for attaining a particular goal | |
3. | maneuver - a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop" | |
4. | maneuver - a move made to gain a tactical end | |
5. | maneuver - an action aimed at evading an opponent Synonyms: evasive action, manoeuvre | |
Verb | 1. | maneuver - direct the course; determine the direction of travelling |
2. | maneuver - act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship" | |
3. | maneuver - perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense |