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manoeuver
verb
Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
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verb
Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
verb
Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
verb
Act in order to achieve a certain goal
“He maneuvered to get the chairmanship”
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He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
She maneuvered herself into the directorship
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