manouvre

[US]/məˈnuːvə(r)/
[UK]/məˈnuːvər/

Translation

v.To perform a movement or series of movements requiring skill and care; to manage or manipulate a situation cleverly.
n.A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care; a planned and regulated movement of troops, warships, etc.
Word Forms
Pluralmanouvres

Phrases & Collocations

manouvre the car

skilful manouvre

political manouvre

tactical manouvres

manouvred into position

diplomatic manouvre

manouvre through traffic

clever manouvre

military manouvres

Example Sentences

the driver performed a clever manoeuvre to avoid the collision

the pilot executed a perfect landing manoeuvre

it's difficult to manoeuvre the heavy furniture through the narrow doorway

she managed to manoeuvre her way to the front of the crowd

the company is trying to manoeuvre itself into a better market position

political parties often manoeuvre to gain advantage

the dancer's precise manoeuvre impressed the audience

it's not easy to manoeuvre in such tight spaces

he tried to manoeuvre the conversation away from the sensitive topic

the military unit performed complex tactical manoevres

she had to manoeuvre around the obstacles in the parking lot

the negotiations were full of political manoevres

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