Definition of Maneuver

Noun: maneuver mu'noo-vur
Usage: US (elsewhere: manoeuvre)

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

Verb: maneuver mu'noo-vur
Usage: US (elsewhere: manoeuvre)

Determine the direction of traveling
- steer, manoeuver [non-standard], manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise [Brit]
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]
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