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Definition manoeuvre in British English

manoeuvre verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/məˈnuːvə(r)/
1

to move someone or something in a situation that needs care or skill

Example

Katherine's good at manoeuvring her car through heavy traffic.

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2

to get something that you want by using a clever or dishonest plan

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Definition manoeuvre in British English