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Third Person
maneuvers
Present Participle
maneuvering
Past Tense
maneuvered
Past Participle
maneuvered
1
to strategically navigate or direct a vehicle, object, or oneself through a series of planned movements
transitive
- The pilot had to maneuver the aircraft through turbulent weather conditions.
- The captain expertly maneuvered the ship through the narrow channel.
- The race car driver skillfully maneuvered through the tight turns of the racetrack
- The cyclist had to maneuver through the crowded city streets.
- The spacecraft had to maneuver in space to dock with the orbiting space station.
2
to execute strategic and tactical movements with military precision in order to gain a positional advantage
- The army unit meticulously maneuvered through the dense jungle to outflank the enemy.
- During the military exercise, the special forces practiced how to maneuver stealthily in urban environments.
- The commander instructed the infantry to maneuver quickly and seize control of key strategic points.
- The sniper team had to maneuver stealthily through enemy territory.
Synonyms:
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to skillfully control or direct actions and strategies with a specific goal in mind
transitive
- The politician tried to maneuver public opinion by strategically framing the narrative.
- The diplomat knew how to maneuver conversations to reach a compromise.
- The marketing team worked to maneuver the brand into a more competitive position.
- The art dealer knew how to maneuver negotiations with collectors, maximizing the value of each sale.