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maneuvers

/məˈnuːvərz/ /məˈnjuːvərz/

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

Examples :

"Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics."
military plan action war

Related Words

Illustration manipulate

manipulate verb

/məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

"The chef carefully manipulated the ingredients, stirring the sauce gently. "

Illustration maneuvered

maneuvered verb

/məˈnuːvərd/ /məˈnuːvərəd/

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

"The driver carefully maneuvered the large truck into the tight parking space. "

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration purposefully

purposefully adverb

/ˈpɜːrpəsfəli/ /ˈpɜːrpəsfʊli/

In a purposeful manner.

"The student purposefully studied hard for the exam. "

Illustration controlled

controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration resourceful

resourceful adjective

/rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/ /rɪˈsɔːrsfʊl/

Capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.

"With a resourceful use of space and a fresh coat of paint, the room became a pleasant library with a comfortable seating area."

Illustration difficulty

difficulty noun

/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

The state of being difficult, or hard to do.

"The difficulty of the math problem made it hard for many students to solve it. "

Illustration repositioning

repositioning verb

/ˌriːpəˈzɪʃənɪŋ/ /ˌriːpəˈzɪʃn̩ɪŋ/

To put into a new position

"The teacher was repositioning the desks in the classroom to make space for group work. "

Illustration captivated

captivated verb

/ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/

To attract and hold interest and attention of; charm.

"The children were captivated by the colorful puppets and funny voices in the puppet show. "

Illustration reputation

reputation noun

/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/

What somebody is known for.

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "

Illustration instruments

instruments noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənts/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."