manoeuver

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Then followed skirmishing and manoeuvering for several minutes, without either party gaining advantage. — The Life of Kit Carson: Hunter, Trapper, Guide, Indian Agent and Colonel U.S.A., Edward Sylvester Ellis
He manoeuvered to get Mother alone, and exultantly shot his idea at her. — The Innocents: A Story for Lovers, Sinclair Lewis
Slowly we manoeuvered our circle of death until we hung above the gardens where our green warriors were engaged. — The gods of Mars, Edgar Rice Burroughs

maneuver, manoeuvre

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