Definitions

1. noun

a skillful movement or action, especially a clever or deceitful one, to gain an advantage or achieve a goal

“The politician’s manoeuvre to shift the blame for the economic crisis was widely criticized.”

2. verb

to move skillfully or cleverly, especially to gain an advantage or achieve a goal

“The general manoeuvred his troops to outflank the enemy.”

3. verb

to manipulate or influence people or things in a clever or deceitful way

“The company manoeuvred the market to increase its share price.”