Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
manoeuvre
verb (also a noun)
/məˈnuːvər/
Definition
A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.
Examples
- He had to manoeuvre the car carefully in the tight parking space.
- The general devised a strategic manoeuvre to outsmart the enemy forces.
- She showed great skill in the way she could manoeuvre her argument during the debate.
Meaning
To handle or manage a situation or a person, often with skill and careful planning.
Synonyms
- maneuver
- operation
- strategy
- tactic
- manipulation
