How Do You Spell MANOEUVRE?

Pronunciation: [mənˈuːvə] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "manoeuvre" is [mənˈuːvə], [mənˈuːvə], [m_ə_n_ˈuː_v_ə] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

MANOEUVRE Meaning and Definition

  1. Manoeuvre is a noun and a verb with multiple definitions depending on the context in which it is used. As a noun, it refers to a skillful or strategic move or action, typically performed with calculated precision. It often involves careful planning and execution, especially in military, sports, or other highly coordinated activities. For instance, in military contexts, a manoeuvre may refer to a tactical or strategic movement of troops or military equipment.

    As a verb, manoeuvre means to skillfully manipulate or control something or someone, usually with a specific goal in mind. It involves deftly maneuvering objects, people, or situations in order to achieve a desired outcome. This can include both physical actions and intellectual tactics. For example, in driving, one might manoeuvre a vehicle to navigate through traffic or park in a tight space. In politics, a politician might manoeuvre his/her way to gain support or achieve a particular policy outcome.

    Overall, manoeuvre encompasses the idea of executing carefully planned actions and tactics to navigate or achieve a specific objective. It requires skill, dexterity, and often some level of strategic thinking.

  2. • Management with address or artful design; adroit proceeding; stratagem; dexterous movement or operation, as with troops or ships.
    • To move dexterously troops or ships for attacking or defending with advantage, or as an exercise in tactics; to change the position of troops or ships; to manage with address or art.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MANOEUVRE

Etymology of MANOEUVRE

The word "manoeuvre" originated from the French word "manœuvre", which was derived from the Old French term "manovre". This Old French term was further derived from the Latin word "manuoperatio", which can be broken down into "manus" (hand) and "operatio" (operation or work). The Latin term referred to the manual or skilled movement of the hand, especially in military and tactical contexts. Over time, the term "manœuvre" came to be used in English to describe planned movements and strategic operations, particularly in military or vehicular contexts.

Idioms with the word MANOEUVRE

  • freedom of/room for manoeuvre The idiom "freedom of/room for manoeuvre" refers to the amount of flexibility or control one has in making decisions or taking action in a given situation. It implies having the opportunity to explore different options, adapt to changes, or make choices without being constrained or restricted.

Similar spelling words for MANOEUVRE

Plural form of MANOEUVRE is MANOEUVRES

Conjugate verb Manoeuvre

CONDITIONAL

I would manoeuvre
you would manoeuvre
he/she/it would manoeuvre
we would manoeuvre
they would manoeuvre
I would maneuver
we would maneuver
you would maneuver
he/she/it would maneuver
they would maneuver

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be manoeuvring
you would be manoeuvring
he/she/it would be manoeuvring
we would be manoeuvring
they would be manoeuvring

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have manoeuvre
you would have manoeuvre
he/she/it would have manoeuvre
we would have manoeuvre
they would have manoeuvre

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been manoeuvring
you would have been manoeuvring
he/she/it would have been manoeuvring
we would have been manoeuvring
they would have been manoeuvring

FUTURE

I will manoeuvre
you will manoeuvre
he/she/it will manoeuvre
we will manoeuvre
they will manoeuvre
I will maneuver
we will maneuver
you will maneuver
he/she/it will maneuver
they will maneuver

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be manoeuvring
you will be manoeuvring
he/she/it will be manoeuvring
we will be manoeuvring
they will be manoeuvring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have manoeuvred
you will have manoeuvred
he/she/it will have manoeuvred
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I will have maneuvered
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been manoeuvring
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IMPERATIVE

you manoeuvre
we let´s manoeuvre

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to manoeuvre

PAST

I manoeuvred
you manoeuvred
he/she/it manoeuvred
we manoeuvred
they manoeuvred
I maneuvered
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you maneuvered
he/she/it maneuvered
they maneuvered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was manoeuvring
you were manoeuvring
he/she/it was manoeuvring
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they were manoeuvring

PAST PARTICIPLE

manoeuvred

PAST PERFECT

I had manoeuvred
you had manoeuvred
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we had manoeuvred
they had manoeuvred
I had maneuvered
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they had maneuvered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been manoeuvring
you had been manoeuvring
he/she/it had been manoeuvring
we had been manoeuvring
they had been manoeuvring

PRESENT

I manoeuvre
you manoeuvre
he/she/it manoeuvres
we manoeuvre
they manoeuvre
I maneuver
we maneuver
you maneuver
he/she/it maneuvers
they maneuver

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am manoeuvring
you are manoeuvring
he/she/it is manoeuvring
we are manoeuvring
they are manoeuvring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

manoeuvring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have manoeuvred
you have manoeuvred
he/she/it has manoeuvred
we have manoeuvred
they have manoeuvred
I have maneuvered
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been manoeuvring
you have been manoeuvring
he/she/it has been manoeuvring
we have been manoeuvring
they have been manoeuvring
I am maneuvering
we are maneuvering
you are maneuvering
he/she/it is maneuvering
they are maneuvering
I was maneuvering
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you were maneuvering
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they were maneuvering
I will be maneuvering
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I have been maneuvering
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I had been maneuvering
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I will have been maneuvering
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I would have maneuvered
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I would be maneuvering
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