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Manoeuver (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.

Examples

  • She maneuvered herself into a key position within the organization to gain more influence on the decision-making process.
  • The company spent years trying to maneuver its way into a dominant market share.
  • The politician skillfully maneuvered to take control of the committee that handled the city's budget.
  • The investor attempted to maneuver his company into a favorable position in the merger.
  • The ambitious employee constantly maneuvered her colleagues to advance her own career goals.

Synonyms

  • Manoeuvre
  • Maneuver

Hypernyms

  • Act

Meaning 2

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
  • Maneuver

Hypernyms

  • Go

Meaning 3

Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

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

Hypernyms

  • Command
  • Control

Hyponyms

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