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