Maneuver ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Maneuver ( verb )

1. Move skillfully and carefully in a particular direction or position.
2. Handle or control (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft) skillfully.
3. Bring about or manipulate (a situation) skillfully or shrewdly.

Origin:

Early 17th century (as a noun in the sense "a military or naval movement"): from french manœuvre, from manœuvrer "handle, work", from latin manu operare "work with the hand".

Examples:

1. The driver had to maneuver the car through the narrow streets.
2. She had to maneuver the boat into the dock.
3. He had to maneuver the conversation away from the topic of his salary.
4. The company had to maneuver to avoid bankruptcy.
5. The politician had to maneuver to gain support for his campaign.

(As a noun)

Maneuver ( noun )

1. Move skillfully and carefully in a particular direction or position.
2. Handle or control (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft) skillfully.
3. Bring about or manipulate (a situation) skillfully or shrewdly.

Origin:

Early 17th century (as a noun in the sense "a military or naval movement"): from french manœuvre, from manœuvrer "handle, work", from latin manu operare "work with the hand".

Examples:

1. The driver had to maneuver the car through the narrow streets.
2. She had to maneuver the boat into the dock.
3. He had to maneuver the conversation away from the topic of his salary.
4. The company had to maneuver to avoid bankruptcy.
5. The politician had to maneuver to gain support for his campaign.