maneuver

/məˈnɜːvər/

Definitions

1. noun

a skillful or cunning movement or action, especially in a competitive situation

“The company made a clever maneuver to acquire its competitor.”

2. verb

to move or act in a skillful or cunning way

“The general maneuvered his troops to catch the enemy off guard.”

3. verb

to handle or control a situation or machine in a skillful or delicate way

“She maneuvered the car out of the snowbank.”

4. noun

a movement or action, especially a military operation

“The military maneuver was a success, but it came at a great cost.”

Synonyms

  • action
  • coup
  • manoeuvre
  • move
  • play

Antonyms

  • hesitation
  • indecisiveness
  • stagnation