maneuvering

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
  2. verb act in order to achieve a certain goal
  3. verb perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

Synonyms

steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise

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