manoeuvre

Meanings

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

Synonyms

channelise, channelize, direct, evasive action, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, operate, play, point, simulated military operation, steer, tactic, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre, tactics