a military training exercise

[ Syn: manoeuvre , simulated military operation ]

a plan for attaining a particular goal

[ Syn: tactic , tactics , manoeuvre ]

a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; he made a great maneuver; the runner was out on a play by the shortstop

[ Syn: manoeuvre , play ]

a move made to gain a tactical end

[ Syn: manoeuvre , tactical maneuver , tactical manoeuvre ]

an action aimed at evading an opponent

[ Syn: manoeuvre , evasive action ]

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

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

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

[ Syn: manoeuver , manoeuvre ]

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

[ Syn: manoeuver , manoeuvre , operate ]