move skilfully or carefully

the truck was unable to manoeuvre comfortably in the narrow street

she tried to manoeuvre her trolley round people

some of the mountain roads require skilful manoeuvring

carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end

they were manoeuvring him into betraying his friend

a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care

snowboarders performed daring manoeuvres on precipitous slopes

a large-scale military exercise of troops, warships, and other forces

the vessel was on manoeuvres