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maneuvers

n. plural-only
C1 Advanced US //məˈnuvɝz// ma·neu·vers

n. careful movements or actions that require skill. You use this word for physical movements, like driving a car, or for clever plans to get what you want.

n. a series of tactical movements or skillful actions designed to achieve a specific goal. Often refers to military exercises or complex physical steering, but also applies to strategic social or political schemes.


SIMPLE

The driver performed several difficult maneuvers to park the truck.

CONTEXTUAL

The general ordered a series of maneuvers to test the speed and coordination of the new tank division.

COMPLEX

The CEO's clever legal maneuvers allowed the company to avoid a hostile takeover while simultaneously securing a more favorable loan from the national bank.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural form when referring to military exercises or a series of complex actions.

Pitfall

The car did a maneuverThe car performed a maneuverIn formal or technical contexts, 'maneuver' collocations usually require 'perform' or 'execute' rather than 'do'.

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