Maneuvering: meaning, definitions and examples

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maneuvering

 

[ məˈnuːvərɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

military

carefully planned and skillful movement or procedure, especially in war

Synonyms

manipulation, strategy, tactics

Examples of usage

  • The general's brilliant maneuvering led to a decisive victory.
  • The enemy troops were caught off guard by the clever maneuvering of the army.
Context #2 | Verb

driving

to perform a series of skillful and controlled movements, especially in order to avoid an obstacle

Synonyms

guide, navigate, steer

Examples of usage

  • The driver maneuvered through the heavy traffic with ease.
  • She maneuvered the car into a tight parking spot.

Translations

Translations of the word "maneuvering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manobra

🇮🇳 चालाकी

🇩🇪 Manövrieren

🇮🇩 manuver

🇺🇦 маневрування

🇵🇱 manewrowanie

🇯🇵 操縦 (そうじゅう)

🇫🇷 manœuvre

🇪🇸 maniobra

🇹🇷 manevra

🇰🇷 조종

🇸🇦 مناورة

🇨🇿 manévrování

🇸🇰 manévrovanie

🇨🇳 操纵 (cāozòng)

🇸🇮 manevriranje

🇮🇸 stjórnun

🇰🇿 маневр жасау

🇬🇪 მანევრირება

🇦🇿 manevr

🇲🇽 maniobra

Etymology

The word 'maneuvering' originated from the French word 'manœuvrer' which means 'to work or operate with skill'. It was first used in the military context to refer to the strategic movement of troops in battle. Over time, the term expanded to include skillful movements in various fields, such as driving and maneuvering through complex situations.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,543, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.