manoeuvre

a plan for attaining a particular goal

a military training exercise

a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"

a move made to gain a tactical end

an action aimed at evading an opponent

act in order to achieve a certain goal; "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense