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manoeuver

/məˈnuː.vər/

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verb

/məˈnuː.vər/C1formalbritish
  • ruГлагол, означающий искусно перемещать или направлять что-либо, или стратегически манипулировать ситуацией или человеком.

A verb meaning to move or guide something skillfully, or to manipulate a situation or person in a strategic way.

  1. Act strategicallyB2formal

    To act in a calculated way to achieve a specific goal or advantage.

    ruДействовать стратегически

    • He maneuvered his way into the top position at the company.
    • She skillfully maneuvered the negotiations to her advantage.
    • The politician maneuvered to gain support from the opposition.

    Synonymsanglecontriveengineerfinagleintriguejockeymanipulateschemewangle

  2. Direct or steerB1formal

    To guide or control the movement of something, especially a vehicle or vessel.

    ruМаневрировать

    • The captain maneuvered the ship through the narrow channel.
    • He carefully maneuvered the car into the tight parking space.
    • She maneuvered the boat around the rocks.

    Synonymscontroldirectdriveguidehandlenavigatepilotsteer

  3. Military movementB2formal

    To perform a tactical movement in military or naval operations to gain an advantage.

    ruМаневрировать

    • The troops maneuvered to flank the enemy position.
    • The fleet maneuvered into formation for the attack.
    • They maneuvered their forces to secure the high ground.
Forms
  • manoeuvered past participle
  • manoeuvered past simple
  • manoeuvering present participle
  • manoeuvers third person singular