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manoeuvre
[muh-noo-ver]
manoeuvre
/ əˈԳːə /
noun
a contrived, complicated, and possibly deceptive plan or action
political manoeuvres
a movement or action requiring dexterity and skill
a tactic or movement of one or a number of military or naval units
(plural) tactical exercises, usually on a large scale
a planned movement of an aircraft in flight
any change from the straight steady course of a ship
verb
(tr) to contrive or accomplish with skill or cunning
(intr) to manipulate situations, etc, in order to gain some end
to manoeuvre for the leadership
(intr) to perform a manoeuvre or manoeuvres
to move or deploy or be moved or deployed, as military units, etc
Other Word Forms
- ˈԴDZܱ noun
- ˈԴDZܱԲ noun
- ˌԴDZܱˈٲ noun
- ˈԴDZܱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of manoeuvre1
Example Sentences
This time, Norris did not have space to edge alongside and appeared to misjudge the manoeuvre.
In this case the Indian pilots had neither the altitude nor the time to manoeuvre.
Given what the government has chosen to prioritise - the NHS and defence - and the rules it has set itself with the aim of projecting economic competence, it leaves the chancellor with little room for manoeuvre.
He said the decisions she had taken last year had created "room for manoeuvre" enabling her to extend the payment to more pensioners this coming winter.
The police chiefs' letter sets out how government funding "has not kept pace with demand", which has left "very limited room for manoeuvre" within police services.
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