Outmaneuver

Pronunciation: /aʊt.mæn.uː.vɚ/

Definitions of outmaneuver

verb to outsmart or outwit someone by using clever tactics or strategies

Example Sentences

A1 The cat tried to outmaneuver the dog during their game of chase.

A2 The detective had to outmaneuver the criminal in order to catch him.

B1 In order to win the chess game, you need to outmaneuver your opponent.

B2 The politician was able to outmaneuver his rival in the debate.

C1 The military strategist was able to outmaneuver the enemy forces and secure victory.

C2 The master spy was able to outmaneuver all attempts to capture him.

Examples of outmaneuver in a Sentence

formal The general was able to outmaneuver the enemy forces with strategic planning.

informal She always knows how to outmaneuver her opponents in a game of chess.

slang I'm going to outmaneuver those guys and come out on top.

figurative In order to succeed in the business world, you must be able to outmaneuver your competitors.

Grammatical Forms of outmaneuver

• past tense: outmaneuvered
• plural: outmaneuvers
• comparative: more outmaneuver
• superlative: most outmaneuver
• present tense: outmaneuvers
• future tense: will outmaneuver
• perfect tense: has outmaneuvered
• continuous tense: is outmaneuvering
• singular: outmaneuver
• positive degree: outmaneuver
• infinitive: outmaneuver
• gerund: outmaneuvering
• participle: outmaneuvered

Origin and Evolution of outmaneuver

First Known Use: 1824 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'outmaneuver' originated from the combination of 'out' meaning surpassing or exceeding, and 'maneuver' meaning a planned or skillful move.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in military contexts to describe a tactical move that surpasses the opponent's strategy, 'outmaneuver' has evolved to also refer to outsmarting or outwitting someone in various situations.