1. planned movements or series of moves requiring skill and care
2. military training exercises involving troops and equipment
Usage: military
3. clever or skillful actions or schemes to gain an advantage

1. to move or direct with skill and care
2. to use clever tactics to gain an advantage

Examples

• The pilot executed complex maneuvers during the air show.
• The army conducted training maneuvers in the desert.
• She maneuvers her car carefully through the narrow streets.
• His political maneuvers helped him win the election.
• The dance routine included several difficult maneuvers.
• He maneuvers through office politics with great skill.
• The naval maneuvers lasted for two weeks.
• She maneuvers the conversation away from sensitive topics.