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1 a planned movement (of troops, ships, aircraft, vehicles etc) -- manœuvre
2 a skilful or cunning plan or action -- manœuvre
His appointment was the result of many cunning manoeuvres/maneuvers.
3 to (cause to) perform manoeuvres/maneuvers -- (faire) manœuvrer
She had difficulty manoeuvring/maneuvering her car into the narrow space.
We have little room to manoeuvre.
This, in turn, means that the governments of these countries have little room for manoeuvre in their macro-economic policy apart from cutting public spending and raising taxes.
The treatment of minorities as enemies and hostages of a neighbouring country is a regressive political manoeuvre usually seized upon by a political leadership when facing difficulties.
This manoeuvre has to all intents and purposes been defeated.
That is a good example of a bad manoeuvre.
Developing countries must be supported to give them enough political room to manoeuvre so that speculation can be prevented and financial stability can be secured.
