maneuver
gb/mənˈuvɚ/ us/mənˈuvɚ/
B2
English
manőverez, manőver, manőverezik, hadgyakorlat
VERB
B2
1
manőverez
B2
Usage pattern:
maneuver [something/someone] (into/through/around) [place/position]
She maneuvered the car into the last parking space.
Be/manőverezte az autót az utolsó szabad parkolóhelyre.
The crew maneuvered the boat away from the rocks.
A legénység elmanőverezte a csónakot a szikláktól.
He maneuvered the heavy sofa through the narrow doorway.
Learner examples
I maneuvered my bike around the hole.
A biciklimmel kikerültem a gödröt.
Can you maneuver the chair closer to the table?
Közelebb tudod mozgatni a széket az asztalhoz?
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse the US spelling maneuver with the UK spelling manoeuvre.
Meaning
move something skillfully into place
Collocations
maneuver the car
|maneuver the truck
|maneuver into a parking space
|maneuver out of a tight spot
|maneuver through traffic
|maneuver around an obstacle
|maneuver a wheelchair
|maneuver the boat
|maneuver into position
|carefully maneuver
Synonyms
steer (Focuses on guiding direction, especially vehicles.)
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navigate (Emphasizes finding a way through a route or obstacles.)
Antonyms
jam (Become stuck so movement is difficult or impossible.)
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immobilize (Make unable to move.)
Themes
travel
|driving
|daily_life
Definition
To move something carefully and with skill.
To move or steer someone or something carefully and skillfully, especially in a limited space or around obstacles.
NOUN
B2
2
manőver
B2
Usage pattern:
a maneuver (to do [something])
The driver made a sharp maneuver to avoid the deer.
A sofőr hirtelen manővert hajtott végre, hogy elkerülje a szarvast.
Parallel parking is a tricky maneuver on this street.
Ezen az utcán a párhuzamos parkolás elég nehéz manőver.
The cyclist’s sudden maneuver surprised the cars behind him.
Learner examples
That maneuver was dangerous.
Az a manőver veszélyes volt.
The pilot made a smooth maneuver.
A pilóta egy sima manővert hajtott végre.
Common mistake:
Often used for a single action (a maneuver) rather than a long series of actions.
Meaning
a skilled movement or turn
Collocations
a difficult maneuver
|a risky maneuver
|an evasive maneuver
|a parking maneuver
|a tight maneuver
|a sudden maneuver
|a bold maneuver
|a careful maneuver
|a maneuver to avoid a crash
|complete a maneuver
Synonyms
move (More general and less focused on skill.)
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turn (Often specifically a change of direction.)
Antonyms
inaction (No movement or action taken.)
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standstill (A complete stop, especially of a vehicle.)
Themes
travel
|driving
|sports
Definition
A careful, skillful movement.
A movement that requires care and skill, especially a change of position or direction by a vehicle, person, or object.
NOUN
C1
3
manőver
B2
Usage pattern:
a maneuver to do [something]
The merger was seen as a maneuver to weaken their main competitor.
Az összeolvadást olyan manővernek tekintették, amelynek célja a fő versenytársuk gyengítése volt.
Her resignation was a political maneuver designed to force a new election.
A lemondása politikai manőver volt, amelynek az volt a célja, hogy új választást kényszerítsen ki.
It was a clever maneuver that shifted the discussion away from the budget cuts.
Learner examples
It was a maneuver to win support.
Ez egy olyan manőver volt, amellyel támogatást akartak szerezni.
The deal was a business maneuver.
Ez a megállapodás üzleti manőver volt.
Common mistake:
In this sense, it often suggests indirect or tactical behavior (not simply “a plan”).
Meaning
a clever action for advantage
Collocations
a political maneuver
|a legal maneuver
|a strategic maneuver
|a last-minute maneuver
|a bold maneuver
|a clever maneuver
|a maneuver to gain control
|a maneuver to block a vote
|behind-the-scenes maneuvers
|corporate maneuvering
Synonyms
tactic (Often one step within a larger strategy.)
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ploy (Suggests a clever trick, sometimes slightly dishonest.)
Antonyms
straightforwardness (Acting openly and directly rather than tactically.)
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honesty (Opposes the implication of manipulation or indirectness.)
Themes
business
|politics
|relationships
Definition
A clever plan or action to get what you want.
A planned and skillful action intended to achieve a particular result, especially to gain an advantage in politics, business, or social situations.
VERB
C1
4
manőverezik
B2
Usage pattern:
maneuver to do [something]; maneuver [someone] into/out of [situation/role]
He maneuvered to delay the vote until more members arrived.
Úgy manőverezett, hogy a szavazást addig halasszák, amíg több tag meg nem érkezik.
They maneuvered their candidate into a leadership role.
Úgy manővereztek, hogy a jelöltjük vezető szerepbe kerüljön.
The company maneuvered around the new rules by changing its structure.
Learner examples
She maneuvered to get the promotion.
Úgy manőverezett, hogy megkapja az előléptetést.
They maneuvered him out of the project.
Úgy manővereztek, hogy kiszorítsák a projektből.
Common mistake:
Often followed by to + verb (maneuver to delay) or into/out of + noun phrase; not usually used like “maneuver a plan.”
Meaning
act strategically to gain advantage
Collocations
maneuver to gain support
|maneuver to stay in power
|maneuver to block a proposal
|maneuver someone into a job
|maneuver someone out of the company
|maneuver for control
|maneuver behind the scenes
|carefully maneuver
Synonyms
scheme (Stronger sense of secret planning; often negative.)
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strategize (More neutral, emphasizing planning rather than manipulation.)
Antonyms
cooperate (Work openly with others instead of competing tactically.)
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submit (Accept another’s control rather than trying to gain advantage.)
Themes
business
|politics
|relationships
Definition
To act cleverly to get an advantage.
To act in a planned, tactical way in order to gain an advantage or achieve a goal, often by influencing people or events indirectly.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
5
hadgyakorlat
B2
manőver
C1
Usage pattern:
military maneuvers; maneuvers near [place]
The army began maneuvers in the desert early this morning.
A hadsereg ma kora reggel megkezdte a hadgyakorlatokat a sivatagban.
Several countries took part in joint maneuvers in the region.
Több ország vett részt közös hadgyakorlatokon a térségben.
Satellite images showed increased maneuvers near the border.
Learner examples
The soldiers are doing maneuvers today.
A katonák ma hadgyakorlaton vesznek részt.
The navy held joint maneuvers.
A haditengerészet közös hadgyakorlatot tartott.
Meaning
military training or troop movement
Collocations
military maneuvers
|naval maneuvers
|joint maneuvers
|large-scale maneuvers
|training maneuvers
|combat maneuvers
|maneuvers near the border
|annual maneuvers
|troop maneuvers
|war games and maneuvers
Synonyms
exercise (Common term for planned military training activity.)
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drill (Often smaller-scale practice, focused on repetition.)
Antonyms
ceasefire (A pause in conflict rather than active operations or training.)
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stand-down (An order to relax readiness or stop an operation/training.)
Themes
military
|government
Definition
A military practice exercise or movement.
A planned military exercise or the coordinated movement of troops, ships, or aircraft for training or strategic positioning.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
6
manőver
C1
Usage pattern:
a maneuver to [test/treat] [condition]; the [name] maneuver
The doctor performed a maneuver to check her shoulder stability.
Az orvos egy manőverrel ellenőrizte a válla stabilitását.
A simple maneuver can sometimes relieve the dizziness.
Egy egyszerű manőver néha enyhítheti a szédülést.
The therapist taught him a maneuver to reduce the pain.
Learner examples
The doctor did a quick maneuver.
Az orvos végzett egy gyors manővert.
This maneuver helped my neck.
Ez a manőver segített a nyakamon.
Meaning
a specific medical handling technique
Collocations
a diagnostic maneuver
|a therapeutic maneuver
|a repositioning maneuver
|a bedside maneuver
|perform a maneuver
|a maneuver to relieve symptoms
|a maneuver to test the knee
|the Epley maneuver
|the Heimlich maneuver
|a physical exam maneuver
Synonyms
technique (Broader term; not limited to a specific movement.)
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procedure (Often more formal and can involve multiple steps beyond movement.)
Antonyms
observation (Watching without physically manipulating the body.)
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inaction (Not performing any intervention.)
Themes
health
|medicine
Definition
A special movement used in medical care.
A specific controlled movement or handling technique used by a clinician to test, treat, or reposition part of the body.
Grammar
Dictionary form
maneuver
IPA
GB/mənˈuvɚ/
US/mənˈuvɚ/
Syllables & stress
man - euver (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (euver)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: maneuver
- Plural: maneuvers
Verb
- Base: maneuver
- 3rd Person Singular: maneuvers
- Present Participle: maneuvering
- Past: maneuvered
Word family
Forms
maneuvers
noun
maneuvering
verb
maneuvered
verb
Core family
maneuverable
adjective
Related words
maneuverability
noun
outmaneuver
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unmaneuverable
adjective
Expressions
maneuver around
1/mənˈuvɚ ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
avoid or work around obstacles
To go around something that blocks you.
Examples
- We had to maneuver around road closures downtown.
- The team maneuvered around the budget limits by reusing existing tools.
- She maneuvered around the pile of boxes in the hallway.
Learner examples
- We maneuvered around the traffic.
- He maneuvered around the problem.
maneuver for position
1/mənˈuvɚ fɚ pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
compete for advantage or rank
To compete to get a better position.
Examples
- Several executives were maneuvering for position after the CEO resigned.
- Parties began to maneuver for position ahead of the election.
- Teams are already maneuvering for position at the top of the league.
Learner examples
- They are maneuvering for position.
- He maneuvered for a better job.
maneuver into
1/mənˈuvɚ ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
move or get into position
To move into a place or situation carefully.
Examples
- She maneuvered the stroller into the crowded elevator.
- He maneuvered himself into a better seat near the front.
- The investor maneuvered the company into a stronger negotiating position.
Learner examples
- I maneuvered the box into the car.
- She maneuvered into the line.
maneuver out of
1/mənˈuvɚ ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb
escape a difficult situation
To escape or get out of something difficult.
Examples
- He maneuvered out of answering the question directly.
- It took ten minutes to maneuver the couch out of the apartment.
- She maneuvered herself out of the argument before it got worse.
Learner examples
- I maneuvered out of the meeting early.
- They maneuvered the car out of the snow.
maneuver through
1/mənˈuvɚ θɹˈu/
phrasal verb
move through a crowded area
To move through a difficult place carefully.
Examples
- They maneuvered through the crowd to reach the exit.
- I maneuvered through rush-hour traffic as fast as I could.
- The nurse maneuvered through the narrow corridor with the bed.
Learner examples
- We maneuvered through the crowd.
- She maneuvered through traffic.
room to maneuver
1/ɹˈum tə mənˈuvɚ/
idiom
freedom to change plans
Enough space or freedom to act.
Examples
- We need some room to maneuver if costs go up again.
- The contract gives the supplier room to maneuver on delivery dates.
- I left extra time in the schedule to give us room to maneuver.
Learner examples
- This plan gives us room to maneuver.
- We don’t have much room to maneuver.