Tactical Manoeuvre (Noun)
Meaning
A move made to gain a tactical end.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The general ordered a tactical manoeuvre to outflank the enemy's left wing and capture their artillery.
- The chess player made a tactical manoeuvre by sacrificing a pawn to expose her opponent's king.
- The company's decision to lower prices was a tactical manoeuvre to undercut their competitors and gain market share.
- The politician's apology was seen as a tactical manoeuvre to diffuse the scandal and save her career.
- The football team's coach called a tactical manoeuvre to switch to a defensive formation and protect their lead.