Definitions of manoeuvre:

  • noun:   an action aimed at evading an opponent
  • noun:   a move made to gain a tactical end
  • noun:   a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
  • noun:   a military training exercise
  • noun:   a plan for attaining a particular goal
  • verb:   act in order to achieve a certain goal
  • verb:   perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
  • verb:   direct the course; determine the direction of travelling