manoeuvrer
/ˈmæn.uːˌvɹɜːr, -vɛʊˈvɹɪər/Definitions
1. noun
A person who skillfully manages a situation, especially by cleverly manipulating events or people.
“The company’s CEO was known as a skilled manoeuvrer who always found a way to stay ahead of the competition.”
2. verb
To manage a situation skillfully, especially by cleverly manipulating events or people.
“She manoeuvred her way out of the difficult conversation with ease.”
3. verb
To change the direction or course of something, especially a ship or vehicle.
“The captain manoeuvred the ship to avoid the rocky shoreline.”