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.
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Meaning 2
Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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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.
Examples
- The admiral ordered the destroyer to maneuver behind the enemy's formation to gain a strategic advantage.
- The commander orchestrated a surprise attack by having his troops maneuver under the cover of darkness.
- During the naval battle, the frigate expertly maneuvered between the hostile ships, taking down several enemy vessels.
- The army's armored division was forced to maneuver through the dense jungle to reach the enemy's stronghold.
- To counter the enemy's ambush, the general decided to maneuver his troops to higher ground, thereby gaining a tactical advantage.