Pronunciation: /məˈnuːvər/
noun a planned and regulated movement or series of moves
A1 The driver made a sharp maneuver to avoid the pothole.
A2 She used a clever maneuver to win the game.
B1 The pilot executed a perfect maneuver during the air show.
B2 The military commander planned a strategic maneuver to outwit the enemy.
C1 The politician's clever maneuver secured the passage of the controversial bill.
C2 The chess grandmaster's brilliant maneuver caught his opponent off guard.
verb to perform a skillful or careful movement or series of moves
A1 The driver maneuvered the car into a parking space.
A2 She maneuvered her way through the crowded market to find her friend.
B1 The pilot expertly maneuvered the plane through turbulent weather.
B2 The chess player carefully maneuvered their pieces to set up a checkmate.
C1 The politician skillfully maneuvered through negotiations to reach a compromise.
C2 The military general strategically maneuvered their troops to outmaneuver the enemy.
formal The pilot executed a precise maneuver to avoid a collision.
informal She had to maneuver her way through the crowded room to find her friends.
slang He pulled off a slick maneuver to win the game.
figurative She carefully maneuvered her career to reach the top position in the company.
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