What is the meaning of maneuver?

noun

• A military training exercise.
  • synonyms: manoeuvre, simulated military operation
• A plan for attaining a particular goal.
  • synonyms: tactic, tactics, manoeuvre
• A deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill.
  • usage: "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
  • synonyms: manoeuvre, play
• A move made to gain a tactical end.
  • synonyms: manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre
• An action aimed at evading an opponent.
  • synonyms: manoeuvre, evasive action

verb

• Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling.
  • synonyms: steer, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise
• Act in order to achieve a certain goal.
  • usage: "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"
  • synonyms: manoeuver, manoeuvre
• Perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense.
  • synonyms: manoeuver, manoeuvre, operate