English to English
noun
- a plan for attaining a particular goal
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- a military training exercise
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- a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
He made a great maneuver.
The runner was out on a play by the shortstop.
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- a move made to gain a tactical end
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- an action aimed at evading an opponent
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verb
- act in order to achieve a certain goal
He maneuvered to get the chairmanship.
She maneuvered herself into the directorship.
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- direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
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- perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
source: WordNet 3.0
