1. a planned movement or series of moves requiring skill and care
2. a clever or skillful action or scheme
3. a large-scale military exercise
Usage: military

1. to move skillfully or carefully
2. to use clever or devious methods to achieve one’s goal

Examples

• The pilot executed a difficult landing maneuver.
• Her political maneuver helped secure the votes she needed.
• The army conducted training maneuvers in the desert.
• He carefully maneuvered the truck through the narrow alley.
• She maneuvered herself into a position of power.
• The parallel parking maneuver took several attempts.
• They tried to maneuver around the new regulations.