Maneuvered: meaning, definitions and examples
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maneuvered
[ məˈnuːvər ]
in driving
To perform a series of skillful and controlled movements while driving a vehicle in order to change direction or position.
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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.
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
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.
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
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.