MANOEUVRE definition: 1. a movement or set of movements needing skill and care: 2. a planned and controlled movement or…. Learn more.

1. steer, direct, guide, pilot, work, move, drive, handle, negotiate, jockey, manipulate, navigate We attempted to manoeuvre the canoe closer to him. 2. scheme, plot, plan, intrigue, wangle (informal), …

Definition of manoeuvre noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [countable] a movement performed with care and skill. You will be asked to perform some standard manoeuvres during your …

Dec 27, 2025 · The meaning of MANOEUVRE is chiefly British spelling of maneuver.

If you manoeuvre something into or out of an awkward position, you skilfully move it there. We attempted to manoeuvre the canoe closer to him. [VERB noun adverb/preposition] I manoeuvred my …

Dec 10, 2025 · manoeuvre (plural manoeuvres) Commonwealth standard spelling of maneuver. quotations

MANOEUVRE definition: a variant of maneuver. See examples of manoeuvre used in a sentence.

To prepare for war, the army is performing/conducting maneuvers off the coast. The army is on maneuvers. She maneuvered her car into the tiny garage. It took seven people to maneuver the tiger …

to manipulate or manage with skill or adroitness: to maneuver a conversation. to steer in various directions as required. to perform a maneuver or maneuvers. intrigue. Also, [esp. Brit.,] manoeuvre. …

To perform a manoeuvre or manoeuvres; to make tactical or strategic movements or changes of position in the disposition of troops, vessels, etc. Also transitive with it as object.