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Manoeuvre (Verb)

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

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The politician skillfully manoeuvred to secure the support of the opposition party for the bill.
She manoeuvred herself into the CEO position by impressing the board with her innovative strategies.
The businessman carefully planned and manoeuvred to take over his main competitor's market share.
He manoeuvred to get the contract by offering a lower price than his competitors.
The company manoeuvred to acquire the smaller firm by making an attractive offer to its shareholders.

Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The captain had to expertly manoeuvre the ship through the narrow canal to avoid any collisions.
As she got closer to the airport, the air traffic controller guided the pilot to manoeuvre the plane for safe landing.
The driver had to quickly manoeuvre the car to the side of the road to let the speeding ambulance pass.
Due to bad weather, the captain was having trouble trying to manoeuvre the ship back to shore safely.
The tour guide helped the bus driver to manoeuvre the vehicle through the crowded city streets during rush hour.

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

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

The commander ordered his troops to manoeuvre around the enemy's left flank in an attempt to gain a strategic advantage.
The fleet's aggressive tactics allowed them to successfully manoeuvre their ships into a favourable position for attack.
During the battle, the lieutenant managed to manoeuvre his tank into a defensive position, protecting the soldiers from enemy fire.
The general spent hours studying the enemy's formations, planning the precise movements needed to manoeuvre his army into the perfect position for a surprise attack.
The naval squadron's ability to swiftly manoeuvre through treacherous waters proved decisive in their victory against the opposing fleet.