maneuver

A maneuver is a planned action with a series of stages. It gets to a goal not directly, but by steps. If in a contest, it may involve deception, with the purpose hidden as long as possible. A maneuver may be simple or extremely complex.

Example: This was the maneuver: to bring his opponent into the net, and follow with a lob or a passing shot.

A skilfull or subtle plan.

Example: His plan was a clever maneuver.

If something is maneuverd, it is moved somewhere else, generally with difficulty.

Example: She maneuverd her car into the parking space.

If someone maneuvers a person, they manipulate, plot, guide, steer or manage them purposefully.

Example: She maneuverd him into a position where he had to do what she wanted.

To do the action cleverly.

Example: She is manoeuvring.