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1. A military training exercise
   - manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], simulated military operation
    
2. A plan for attaining a particular goal
   - tactic, tactics, manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn]
    
3. A deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
   "he made a great maneuver"
   - manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], play
    
4. A move made to gain a tactical end
   - manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], tactical maneuver [US], tactical manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn]
    
5. An action aimed at evading an opponent
   - manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], evasive action

1. Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
   - steer, manoeuver [non-standard], manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise [Brit]
    
2. Act in order to achieve a certain goal
   "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"
   - manoeuver [non-standard], manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn]
    
3. Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
   - manoeuver [non-standard], manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], operate

Derived forms: maneuvers, maneuvering, maneuvered

See also: maneuverable [US], maneuverer [US]

Type of: act, command, control, evasion, go, military operation, motion, move, movement, op, operation, plan of action

Part of: athletic game, military training

Encyclopedia: Maneuver