verb
- to defeat or get the better of someone by using clever tactics or strategy
- to move more skillfully or with better positioning than an opponent in a physical contest or military engagement
Usage: present participle of outmanoeuvre; British spelling; American spelling is 'outmaneuvering'
Usage: military or sports context
Examples
- The chess champion was outmanoeuvring her opponent by controlling the center of the board.
- The general succeeded in outmanoeuvring the enemy forces by attacking from an unexpected direction.
- She was outmanoeuvring her competitors through clever marketing strategies.
- The team was outmanoeuvring their rivals with superior ball movement and positioning.
- He managed to avoid the trap by outmanoeuvring his way through the negotiation.
- The politician was accused of outmanoeuvring his colleagues to gain support for his proposal.