Maneuvered: meaning, definitions and examples

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maneuvered

 

[ məˈnuːvər ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in driving

To perform a series of skillful and controlled movements while driving a vehicle in order to change direction or position.

Synonyms

navigate, pilot, steer

Examples of usage

  • He expertly maneuvered the car through the narrow streets of the city.
  • She maneuvered the truck into a tight parking spot with precision.
Context #2 | Verb

in a strategic or tactical situation

To carefully and skillfully plan and execute a series of actions in order to achieve a specific goal, especially in a competitive or challenging situation.

Synonyms

manipulate, plan, strategize

Examples of usage

  • The general maneuvered his troops into a position of advantage before launching the attack.
  • The team maneuvered their way through the negotiations to secure the deal.
Context #3 | Noun

in military context

A planned and skillful movement or series of movements by military forces in order to achieve a tactical or strategic goal.

Synonyms

scheme, strategy, tactic

Examples of usage

  • The commander devised a brilliant maneuver to outflank the enemy.
  • The army executed a daring maneuver to surprise the enemy.

Translations

Translations of the word "maneuvered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manobrado

🇮🇳 चालाकी से चलाया गया

🇩🇪 manövriert

🇮🇩 dimanuver

🇺🇦 маневрований

🇵🇱 manewrowany

🇯🇵 操縦された

🇫🇷 manœuvré

🇪🇸 maniobrado

🇹🇷 manevra yapılmış

🇰🇷 조종된

🇸🇦 مناور

🇨🇿 manévrovaný

🇸🇰 manévrovaný

🇨🇳 操作的

🇸🇮 manerviran

🇮🇸 stjórnað

🇰🇿 маневрленген

🇬🇪 მანევრირებული

🇦🇿 manevr edilmiş

🇲🇽 maniobrado

Word origin

The word 'maneuvered' originated from the French word 'manœuvrer', which is derived from the Old French 'manovrer' meaning 'to work with the hands'. The term was first used in the military context to describe the strategic movements of troops in battle. Over time, it has evolved to also refer to skillful driving or strategic planning in various situations.

See also: maneuver, maneuverability, maneuvering, maneuvers, outmaneuver.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,474, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.