manoeuver

• Verbe signifiant déplacer ou diriger habilement quelque chose, ou manipuler stratégiquement une situation ou une personne.

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.

   manœuvrer stratégiquement

   • 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.

   Synonymesanglecontriveengineerfinagleintriguejockeymanipulateschemewangle

2. Direct or steerB1formal

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

   Manœuvrer (diriger)

   • 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.

   Synonymescontroldirectdriveguidehandlenavigatepilotsteer

3. Military movementB2formal

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

   Manœuvrer (mouvement militaire)

   • 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.