act in order to achieve a certain goal; He maneuvered to get the chairmanship; She maneuvered herself into the directorship

[ Syn: maneuver , manoeuvre ]

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

[ Syn: steer , maneuver , manoeuvre , direct , point , head , guide , channelize , channelise ]

perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

[ Syn: maneuver , manoeuvre , operate ]