Manoeuvre

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /məˈnuːvər/

Definitions of manoeuvre

noun a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care

Example Sentences

A1 The driver made a quick manoeuvre to avoid hitting the pedestrian.

A2 The pilot's skilful manoeuvre prevented a mid-air collision.

B1 The surgeon performed a delicate manoeuvre during the operation.

B2 The politician's clever manoeuvre secured the passage of the bill.

C1 The general devised a brilliant manoeuvre to outsmart the enemy forces.

C2 The chess grandmaster's strategic manoeuvre led to checkmate in just a few moves.

verb to perform a skillful or careful move or series of moves

Example Sentences

A1 The driver had to manoeuvre around the potholes in the road.

A2 She carefully manoeuvred the shopping cart through the crowded supermarket.

B1 The pilot expertly manoeuvred the plane through turbulent weather.

B2 The chess player strategically manoeuvred their pieces to gain an advantage.

C1 The politician deftly manoeuvred through the negotiations to secure a favorable outcome.

C2 The skilled surgeon manoeuvred the delicate instruments with precision during the complex operation.

Examples of manoeuvre in a Sentence

formal The pilot executed a precise manoeuvre to avoid a potential collision.

informal He managed to manoeuvre his way through the crowded market without bumping into anyone.

slang She pulled off a slick manoeuvre to get out of a tricky situation.

figurative The politician's clever manoeuvre secured his position as the party leader.

Grammatical Forms of manoeuvre

past tense

manoeuvred

plural

manoeuvres

comparative

more manoeuvrable

superlative

most manoeuvrable

present tense

manoeuvre

future tense

will manoeuvre

perfect tense

has manoeuvred

continuous tense

is manoeuvring

singular

manoeuvre

positive degree

manoeuvre

infinitive

to manoeuvre

gerund

manoeuvring

participle

manoeuvring

Origin and Evolution of manoeuvre

First Known Use: 1750 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'manoeuvre' originated from the French word 'manœuvre' which comes from the Latin word 'manu operari' meaning 'to work with the hands'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in military contexts to refer to planned movements or tactics, the word 'manoeuvre' has evolved to also encompass a variety of skillful or strategic actions in various fields such as business, sports, and everyday activities.