1. to defeat or get the better of someone by using clever tactics or strategy
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'outmaneuvers'; transitive verb; often used in competitive or adversarial contexts
2. to move more skillfully or with greater agility than an opponent
Usage: military or sports context; transitive verb

Examples

• The chess champion outmanoeuvres her opponent by sacrificing a piece early in the game.
• The smaller fighter outmanoeuvres the larger one through speed and precision.
• The company outmanoeuvres its competitors by entering the market first with an innovative product.
• During the debate, she outmanoeuvres her rival with well-prepared counterarguments.
• The military general outmanoeuvres the enemy forces by attacking from an unexpected direction.
• He outmanoeuvres the defender and scores an easy goal.
• The negotiator outmanoeuvres the other side to secure a better deal.