Maneuver (Verb)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Manoeuvre
• Manoeuver

Hypernyms

• Move

Meaning ²

Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Point
• Channelise
• Direct
• Manoeuvre
• Channelize
• Steer
• Manoeuver
• Head
• Guide

Hypernyms

• Control

Hyponyms

• Corner
• Park
• Crab
• Dock
• Conn
• Pull Over
• Helm
• Starboard
• Stand Out
• Channel
• Sheer
• Navigate

Related Words

• Maneuverer (noun)
• Maneuverable (adjective)

Meaning ³

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

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

• Manoeuvre
• Operate
• Manoeuver

Hypernyms

• Move

Hyponyms

• Jockey

Related Words

• Maneuver (noun)