1. (

• maneuver ,
• manoeuver ,
• manoeuvre ,

) act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship" ;

2. (

• steer ,
• maneuver ,
• manoeuver ,
• manoeuvre ,
• direct ,
• point ,
• head ,
• guide ,
• channelize ,
• channelise ,

) direct the course; determine the direction of travelling ;

3. (

• manoeuver ,
• maneuver ,
• manoeuvre ,
• operate

) perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense ;