1. to defeat or get the better of someone by being more skillful or clever in planning or action
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'outmaneuver'; transitive verb
2. to move more skillfully or with better tactical positioning than an opponent, especially in military or competitive contexts
Usage: often used in military, sports, or strategic contexts

Examples

• The chess player outmanoeuvred her opponent by sacrificing a piece to gain a winning position.
• The general outmanoeuvred the enemy forces by attacking from an unexpected direction.
• In the negotiation, she outmanoeuvred her rivals by proposing a compromise they couldn't refuse.
• The smaller company outmanoeuvred the larger competitor through innovative marketing.
• He tried to outmanoeuvre the rules, but the referee caught him.
• The quarterback outmanoeuvred the defense with a clever play-action pass.
• By moving quickly, the team outmanoeuvred their opponents on the field.