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manoeuvre2 British English ; maneuver American English
1 [intransitive,transitive always + adverb/preposition] to move or turn skilfully or to move or turn something skilfully, especially something large and heavy : 
She managed to manoeuvre expertly into the parking space.We manoeuvred the TV in front of the sofa.
She managed to manoeuvre expertly into the parking space. manoeuvre yourself into/out of something Josh manoeuvred himself out of bed and hobbled to the door.
Josh manoeuvred himself out of bed and hobbled to the door.We manoeuvred the TV in front of the sofa.2 [intransitive and transitive] to use cleverly planned and often dishonest methods to get the result that you want Businesses manoeuvred to have their industry organized to their own advantage.
manoeuvre somebody into/out of something It was a well-organized plan to maneuver company president John Woolford out of office.
It was a well-organized plan to maneuver company president John Woolford out of office.Businesses manoeuvred to have their industry organized to their own advantage.
