Definition of Manoeuver

Verb: manoeuver
Usage: non-standard

Act in order to achieve a certain goal
"He manoeuvered to get the chairmanship";
- maneuver [US], manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn]
Determine the direction of travelling
- steer, maneuver [US], manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise [Brit]
Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defence
- maneuver [US], manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], operate