Room to manoeuvre - English meaning

noun

A planned action that is intended to get an advantage

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This manoeuvre has the effect of rewarding those shareholders who sell at the expense of those who …

noun

A movement or set of movements needing skill and care

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Reversing round a corner is one of the manoeuvres you are required to perform in a driving test.

noun

A planned and controlled movement or operation by the armed forces for training purposes and in war

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Military/naval manoeuvres, we saw the army on manoeuvres in the mountains.

noun

A cleverly planned action that is intended to get an advantage

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A series of impressive manoeuvres by the chairman had secured a lucrative contract for the company.

verb

To turn and direct an object

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Loaded supermarket trolleys are often difficult to manoeuvre., this car manoeuvres well at high spe…

verb

To try to make someone act in a particular way

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The other directors are trying to manoeuvre her into resigning.