Meaning of maneuver in English

1. Pronunciation

   /məˈnuvər/

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1. Verb

   maneuver

   Definitions

   1. direct the course

   Examples

   • « determine the direction of travelling »
2. 2. act in order to achieve a certain goal

   Examples

   • « He maneuvered to get the chairmanship »
   • « She maneuvered herself into the directorship »
3. 3. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

4. Noun

   maneuver

   Etymology

   mid 18th century (as a noun in the sense ‘tactical movement’): from French manœuvre (noun), manœuvrer (verb), from medieval Latin manuoperare from Latin manus‘hand’ + operari‘to work’

   Definitions

   1. a military training exercise
5. 2. a plan for attaining a particular goal
6. 3. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

   Examples

   • « he made a great maneuver »
   • « the runner was out on a play by the shortstop »
7. 4. a move made to gain a tactical end
8. 5. an action aimed at evading an opponent