1. to defeat or get the better of someone by using clever tactics or strategy
Usage: present participle of outmaneuver; commonly used in competitive, military, or strategic contexts
2. to move more skillfully or with better positioning than an opponent in a physical or spatial context
Usage: used in sports, military operations, or physical competition

Examples

• The chess player was outmaneuvering her opponent by controlling the center of the board.
• The general succeeded in outmaneuvering the enemy forces by attacking from an unexpected direction.
• She outmaneuvered her competitors by launching the product before they could react.
• The quarterback was outmaneuvering the defense with quick, precise passes.
• By negotiating carefully, the diplomat was outmaneuvering the other side's demands.
• The startup outmaneuvered larger companies through innovative marketing strategies.