CEFR B2

maneuver

noun

Meaning

A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.

Examples

The pilot executed a flawless aerial maneuver, impressing the crowd.
Parking in the crowded city often requires a difficult three-point maneuver.

Synonyms: move, action, tactic, ploy, stratagem

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maneuver (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /məˈnuːvər/

Definition

A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.

Examples

The pilot executed a flawless aerial maneuver, impressing the crowd.
Parking in the crowded city often requires a difficult three-point maneuver.
The chess player planned a clever maneuver to trap his opponent's queen.

How to Use maneuver

maneuver into (phrasal verb): To guide or move something carefully into a specific position. — "He had to maneuver the car into the tight parking space."
maneuver around (phrasal verb): To move carefully to avoid an obstacle. — "The robot could maneuver around obstacles in its path."
maneuver through (phrasal verb): To guide or move carefully through a confined or complex space. — "She managed to maneuver the large stroller through the crowded market."

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