1. past tense of manoeuvre; moved or guided skillfully or carefully
Usage: British spelling
2. past tense of manoeuvre; manipulated a situation cleverly to gain an advantage
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• She manoeuvred the car into the tight parking space.
• The captain manoeuvred the ship through the narrow channel.
• He manoeuvred himself into a position of power.
• The politician manoeuvred to avoid answering the difficult question.
• They manoeuvred the heavy furniture up the stairs.
• The general manoeuvred his troops into a strategic position.