perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense manoeuvermaneuvermanoeuvreoperate
act in order to achieve a certain goal "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship" maneuvermanoeuvermanoeuvre
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop" maneuvermanoeuvreplay