- an action aimed at evading an opponent

- a move made to gain a tactical end

- a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
"he made a great maneuver"
"the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"

- a military training exercise

- a plan for attaining a particular goal

- perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

- direct the course

- determine the direction of travelling

- act in order to achieve a certain goal
"He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"
"She maneuvered herself into the directorship"

1. Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.

2. Management with address or artful design; adroit proceeding; stratagem.

1. To perform a movement or movements in military or naval tactics; to make changes in position with reference to getting advantage in attack or defense.

2. To manage with address or art; to scheme.

1. To change the positions of, as of troops of ships.