0 to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly: --
The opposition leader accused government ministers of manipulating the statistics to suit themselves.
Throughout her career she has very successfully manipulated the media.
1 to control something using the hands: --
The doctor manipulated the base of my spine and the pain disappeared completely.
The wheelchair is designed so that it is easy to manipulate.
2 to influence or control someone to your advantage, often without that person knowing it: --
3 to control something by using the hands: --
The wheelchair is designed to be easy to manipulate.
4 to control or influence something or someone so that you get an advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly: --
5 to use something, often with a lot of skill: --