manoeuver meaning and definition

MANOEUVER verb

Definition of manoeuver (verb)

1. act in order to achieve a certain goal
   • "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"
   • synonyms: maneuver, manoeuvre
2. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
   • synonyms: channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuvre, point, steer
3. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
   • synonyms: maneuver, manoeuvre, operate