to maneuver (US) / to manoeuvre (UK)
verb/mɐnuˈbɾaɾ/high
ma·no·brar
Definition
To move or guide something skillfully, especially a vehicle. To plan or direct a clever course of action.
He maneuvered the boat into the narrow dock.
She maneuvered to get herself appointed as chair of the committee.
Common collocations
maneuver a vehiclemaneuver into positionroom to maneuver
Etymology
Do francês 'manœuvrer', por sua vez do latim 'manu operari' (trabalhar com as mãos).