maneuver

The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.

The army was on maneuvers.

Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics.

Any strategic or cunning action; a stratagem.

“This,” cried he, “is a manœuvre I have been some time expecting: but Mr. Harrel, though artful and selfish, is by no means deep.”

A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.

A specific medical or surgical movement, often eponymous, done with the doctor's hands or surgical instruments.

The otorhinolaryngologist performed an Epley maneuver and the patient was relieved of his vertigo.

A controlled (especially skillful) movement taken while steering a vehicle.

Parallel parking can be a difficult maneuver.

To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.

To guide, steer, manage purposefully

To intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme

The patriarch maneuvered till his offspring occupied countless key posts