1. a planned and controlled movement or series of movements
Usage: British spelling of 'maneuvers'
2. a military or naval exercise or operation
Usage: often used in plural
3. a clever or cunning action intended to gain an advantage

1. to move or cause to move in a carefully controlled way
2. to use clever or cunning tactics to achieve a goal

Examples

• The pilot performed several complex manoeuvres during the aerial display.
• The army conducted large-scale manoeuvres in the desert.
• She used political manoeuvres to gain support for her proposal.
• The driver had to manoeuvre carefully through the narrow street.
• He manoeuvred himself into a position of power within the company.
• The ship manoeuvred around the rocks to reach the harbor.
• They manoeuvred the heavy furniture into the living room.