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Manoeuvre: meaning, definitions and examples

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manoeuvre

 

[ mษ™หˆnuห.vษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

military tactic

A manoeuvre refers to a movement or action that involves skill and careful planning, often used in a military or strategic context. It can involve the movement of troops, vehicles, or fleets to achieve a specific objective. The term can also imply a clever or skillful action taken to evade an obstacle or challenge.

Synonyms

maneuver, operation, strategy, tactic.

Examples of usage

  • The general ordered a strategic manoeuvre to outflank the enemy.
  • The manoeuvre of the ships was executed flawlessly during the naval exercise.
  • In chess, a brilliant manoeuvre can lead to a checkmate.
Context #2 | Verb

skillful guidance

To manoeuvre means to move or guide something skillfully in a desired direction. This term can apply to various scenarios, from navigating a vehicle to carefully handling a situation in conversation. It implies a degree of control and strategic thinking to achieve a desired outcome.

Synonyms

guide, maneuver, navigate, steer.

Examples of usage

  • She had to manoeuvre the car through the narrow street.
  • He manoeuvred the discussion towards a more favorable outcome.
  • The athlete expertly manoeuvred around his opponents.

Translations

Translations of the word "manoeuvre" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manobra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅˆเคจเฅเคฏเฅเคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Manรถver

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ manuver

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝะตะฒั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ manewr

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒŒใƒผใƒใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท manล“uvre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maniobra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท manevra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุงูˆุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manรฉvr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ manรฉver

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœบๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ manever

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreyfing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฝะตะฒั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ•แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manevr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maniobra

Etymology

The word 'manoeuvre' has its origins in the French word 'manoeuvre', which derives from the Latin 'manu operare', meaning 'to work by hand'. This Latin phrase is composed of 'manu', meaning 'by hand', and 'operare', meaning 'to operate or to work'. The transition of the term into English occurred during the 17th century, initially referring to military movements and tactics. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass various forms of skillful movement or manipulation in both literal and metaphorical contexts. Today, 'manoeuvre' can be used to describe anything from physical actions to clever strategies in discussions or negotiations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,350, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.