manoeuver

verbs

act in order to achieve a certain goal

"He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"

maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer

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

maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, operate