maneuver

• Sustantivo que designa un movimiento o serie de movimientos planificados y estratégicos, a menudo en contextos militares, tácticos o hábiles, para lograr un objetivo específico u obtener una ventaja.

A noun referring to a planned or strategic movement, action, or series of actions, often used in military, tactical, or skillful contexts to achieve a specific goal or gain an advantage.

1. Military exerciseB1formal

   A large-scale training operation conducted by armed forces to practice tactics and procedures.

   maniobra militar

   • The troops participated in a week-long maneuver in the desert.
   • NATO allies conducted joint maneuvers off the coast.
   • The general reviewed the maneuvers from the command post.

   Sinónimosdrillexerciseoperationwar game

2. Strategic planB2formal

   A carefully devised scheme or action designed to achieve a specific goal.

   maniobra estratégica

   • The CEO outlined a maneuver to enter new markets.
   • Political maneuvers often involve behind-the-scenes negotiations.
   • Her maneuver to secure funding impressed the board members.

   Sinónimosdevicegambitmoveployruseschemestratagemstrategytactic

3. Skilful movementB1formalsport

   A precise and controlled set of actions requiring dexterity and coordination.

   maniobra hábil

   • The gymnast executed a difficult maneuver on the balance beam.
   • The driver performed a quick maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
   • His smooth maneuver on the dance floor amazed the audience.

   Sinónimosexercisefeintmoveoperationstunt

4. Tactical moveB2formalsport

   An action taken to gain a strategic advantage in a game or competition.

   Movimiento táctico

   • The chess player used a classic maneuver to trap the opponent's queen.
   • In basketball, a pick-and-roll is a common offensive maneuver.
   • The team cleverly executed a trick play as a surprise maneuver.

   Sinónimosdevicedodgefeintgambitmoveployruseschemestratagemtactic

5. Evasive actionB2formal

   A maneuver intended to avoid or escape from a pursuer or threat.

   maniobra evasiva

   • The pilot performed an evasive maneuver to dodge the missile.
   • The car swerved sharply in an evasive maneuver to avoid the deer.
   • The submarine's evasive maneuver made it difficult for the sonar to track.

   Sinónimosavoidancedodgeescapeevasionsidestep

• Verbo que indica la acción de moverse con destreza o cuidado, o de manipular una situación u objeto mediante una planificación estratégica.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving skillfully or carefully, or of manipulating a situation or object with strategic planning.

1. Guide or steerB2formal

   To control the movement of something, especially a vehicle, by changing its direction.

   maniobrar

   • The driver skillfully maneuvered the truck through the narrow streets.
   • She maneuvered the boat into the dock despite the strong wind.
   • He maneuvered the car into a tight parking space.

   Sinónimosdirectdriveguidehandlenavigatepilotsteer

2. Achieve a goal through strategyB2formal

   To act skillfully or cleverly in order to achieve a specific result or advantage.

   maniobrar para lograr un objetivo

   • The politician maneuvered to gain support from the opposition.
   • She maneuvered her way into a top position at the company.
   • He maneuvered the conversation to avoid answering the question.

   Sinónimoscontrivedeviseengineerfinaglejockeymanipulateplotschemewangle

3. Military or tactical movementC1formal

   To perform a planned movement of troops, ships, or equipment to gain a strategic advantage.

   maniobra militar

   • The general maneuvered his troops to flank the enemy.
   • The navy maneuvered its ships into a defensive formation.
   • The soldiers maneuvered through the forest under cover of darkness.

   Sinónimosdeploymovepositionredeployreposition