manoeuvre

complex, complicated

difficult

dangerous

clever, skilful

series

carry out, execute, perform

The driver executed a careful manoeuvre to park the car in the tight space.

attempt

complete

successful

strategic, tactical

The team made a strategic manoeuvre to gain control of the ball during the second half.

diplomatic, political

carry out, execute

fail, succeed

by a/the ~

By a clever manoeuvre, the team managed to score the winning goal in the final minutes.

freedom of manoeuvre

The strict budget left the project manager with little freedom of manoeuvre.

room for manoeuvre

The small business owner had limited room for manoeuvre when the new tax laws came into effect.

military, strategic, tactical

carry out, conduct, execute, perform

be/go on manoeuvres

The soldiers went on manoeuvres last week to practice their combat skills in the field.

carefully

easily

expertly, skilfully

be difficult to, be easy to

around, past, through, etc.

The driver carefully manoeuvred through the narrow street to reach the parking space.

manoeuvre (sth) into position, manoeuvre your way

She carefully maneuvered the large sofa into position in the corner of the living room.

room to manoeuvre

The new manager had very little room to manoeuvre within the strict company budget.