manoeuvre
noun [ C ]
uk/məˈnuːvər/ us( US maneuver)a planned action that is intended to get an advantage:
This manoeuvre has the effect of rewarding those shareholders who sell at the expense of those who remain.
room for/to manoeuvre (also freedom of manoeuvre)
the opportunity to change your plans or choose between different ways of doing something:
The law in this area is very strict and doesn't allow us much room for manoeuvre.
manoeuvre
verb [ I or T ]
uk/məˈnuːvər/ us( US maneuver)to try to control or influence a person or situation in a particular way:
He has manoeuvred astutely to avoid industrial action among staff.
to turn an object and make it go where you want:
easy/difficult to manoeuvre The machine is compact and easy to manoeuvre and store.