maneuver

an action aimed at evading an opponent

a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

“he made a great maneuver”

a move made to gain a tactical end

act in order to achieve a certain goal

“He maneuvered to get the chairmanship”

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

a plan for attaining a particular goal

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

a military training exercise