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Outmaneuver: meaning, definitions and examples

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outmaneuver

 

[ aʊtˈmænjuːvər ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military

To outmaneuver means to outwit or outsmart an opponent by using superior tactics or strategy.

Synonyms

outplay, outsmart, outwit

Examples of usage

  • He was able to outmaneuver the enemy forces and secure victory.
  • The general outmaneuvered the enemy by flanking them from the left.
  • The key to winning this battle is to outmaneuver the enemy and catch them off guard.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To outmaneuver can also mean to skillfully navigate or overcome obstacles or challenges.

Synonyms

navigate, overcome, surpass

Examples of usage

  • She outmaneuvered her competitors by anticipating market trends.
  • The company outmaneuvered its rivals by launching a unique marketing campaign.

Translations

Translations of the word "outmaneuver" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desviar

🇮🇳 चालाकी से मात देना

🇩🇪 austricksen

🇮🇩 mengakali

🇺🇦 перехитрити

🇵🇱 przechytrzyć

🇯🇵 出し抜く (dashinuku)

🇫🇷 déjouer

🇪🇸 burlar

🇹🇷 alt etmek

🇰🇷 능가하다 (neunggahada)

🇸🇦 يتفوق على (yatafawwaq 'ala)

🇨🇿 přechytračit

🇸🇰 preľstiť

🇨🇳 智胜 (zhìshèng)

🇸🇮 pretentati

🇮🇸 sjá fyrir

🇰🇿 алдап кету

🇬🇪 გადაჩხვლიტვა (gadachkvlitva)

🇦🇿 aldatma

🇲🇽 burlar

Etymology

The word 'outmaneuver' originated from the combination of 'out' and 'maneuver'. The term dates back to the early 19th century and has been used primarily in military contexts to describe the strategic advantage gained by superior tactics. Over time, the word has evolved to also encompass the idea of skillfully navigating obstacles or challenges in various fields.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,331, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.