a military training exercise
"The general ordered all troops to assemble at dawn for the annual maneuver across the desert region."
a move made to gain a tactical end
"The general executed a daring flanking maneuver to trap the enemy forces before dawn."
an action aimed at evading an opponent
"The cyclist executed a sharp left turn to maneuver around the aggressive driver before he could squeeze through."
The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.
"The general ordered the tanks to execute a complex maneuver around the hillside to flank the enemy position before dawn."
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
"The captain had to maneuver the ship carefully around the sudden fog bank to avoid hitting the rocks."
To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
"After weeks of physical therapy, she finally managed to maneuver her stiff leg back onto the yoga mat without assistance."