Outmaneuver
(verb)
- To outsmart or outdo in a strategic or tactical move.
- To outdo or defeat in a maneuver or strategy.
Origin:
Mid 19th century, from the french word "outmanœuvrer" which means to outdo in maneuvering.
Examples:
- The enemy was able to outmaneuver us and take the city.
- The company's new marketing strategy was able to outmaneuver their competitors.
- The chess player was able to outmaneuver his opponent.
- The politician was able to outmaneuver her opponents and win the election.
- The commander was able to outmaneuver the enemy and win the battle.