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To have physically guided a person or animal
“After five hours of flying, you will have learned how to manoeuvre the plane through the sky.”
To have utilized or employed a tangible object
“Even if I stood up, it was impossible for me to reach the front and try to manoeuvre the controls over the pilot's body.”
To have dealt with a matter or issue
“He is the master of political surprise, and when under siege, is able to manoeuvre the situation effortlessly.”
Past tense for to manipulate people, things, or a situation to achieve an end
“As usual, he was arrogantly confident of his ability to manoeuvre the situation to his advantage.”
Past tense for to plot and scheme in order to gain some advantage
“A party that is willing to sacrifice any or all of its policy preferences will have more room to manoeuvre than a competitor who gets stuck on a principle.”
Past tense for to move slowly or stealthily in a given direction
“He wiped his red-rimmed eyes with the backs of his hands before beginning to slowly manoeuvre his way through the sand.”
Past tense for to persuade someone to do something
Past tense for to plan or control the position and course of a vehicle according to a planned path
Past tense for to ask someone to do something in an urgent manner
Past tense for to devote effort to something
Past tense for to move something heavy by force
Past tense for to deceive or cause to believe what is untrue
Past tense for to take action or do something
Past tense for to move through the water in a boat using oars or paddles
Past tense for to perform a series of actions on something
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