maneuver

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noun

1. A method of deploying troops and equipment in combat: stratagem, tactic. See means.
2. A calculated change in position: evolution, move, movement, turn. See move/halt.
3. An action calculated to achieve an end: measure (often used in plural), move, procedure, step, tactic. See action/inaction.
4. An indirect, usually cunning means of gaining an end: artifice, deception, device, dodge, feint, gimmick, imposture, jig, ploy, ruse, sleight, stratagem, subterfuge, trick, wile. Informal shenanigan, take-in. See honest/dishonest, means.

verb

1. To go or cause to go from one place to another: move, remove, shift, transfer. See move/halt.
2. To direct the course of carefully: guide, jockey, navigate, pilot, steer. Idioms: back and fill. See control/uncontrol, move/halt.
3. To take clever or cunning steps to achieve one's goals: jockey. Informal finagle. Idioms: pullstringswires. See control/uncontrol, means.
4. To control to one's own advantage by artful or indirect means: exploit, manipulate, play. See control/uncontrol, straight/bent.

Definition: direct physically
Antonyms: leave alone

v

Definition: plan, scheme
Antonyms: neglect

n. 1. a movement to place ships or aircraft in a position of advantage over the enemy.

2. a tactical exercise carried out at sea, in the air, on the ground, or on a map in imitation of war.

3. the operation of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle, to cause it to perform desired movements.

4. employment of forces on the battlefield through movement in combination with fire, or fire potential, to achieve a position of advantage in respect to the enemy in order to accomplish the mission.

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(DOD) 1. A movement to place ships, aircraft, or land forces in a position of advantage over the enemy. 2. A tactical exercise carried out at sea, in the air, on the ground, or on a map in imitation of war. 3. The operation of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle, to cause it to perform desired movements. 4. Employment of forces in the battlespace through movement in combination with fires to achieve a position of advantage in respect to the enemy in order to accomplish the mission. See also mission; operation.

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• Types and Techniques of Warfare - maneuver: movement to place military supplies or personnel in advantageous position
• Mood and Intent - maneuver: change direction or position adroitly for specific purpose
• Strategy and Tactics - maneuver: (vb) employ clever stratagems or schemes to achieve an end; skillfully manipulate a person or situation to one’s advantage

Common misspelling(s) of maneuver

• manuever
• manouver