1. planned movements or actions, especially of military forces or vehicles
Usage: British spelling
2. skillful or clever actions designed to achieve a particular result
Usage: British spelling

1. to move or guide skillfully into a desired position
Usage: British spelling; third person singular present
2. to use clever tactics to achieve something
Usage: British spelling; third person singular present

Examples

• The army conducted training manoeuvres in the desert.
• Political manoeuvres behind the scenes led to the compromise.
• She manoeuvres her car carefully through the narrow streets.
• The general planned complex manoeuvres to outflank the enemy.
• He manoeuvres skillfully through office politics.
• Naval manoeuvres will take place off the coast next week.
• The pilot manoeuvres the aircraft through turbulent weather.