manoeuvring

1. act in order to achieve a certain goalExamples: "He maneuvered to get the chairmanship"; "She maneuvered herself into the directorship"Synonyms: maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre

2. direct the course; determine the direction of travellingSynonyms: channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre

3. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defenseSynonyms: maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, operate