Synonyms: evasive action, maneuver, manoeuvre
Definition: an action aimed at evading an opponent
Similar words: evasion
Definition: the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver
Synonyms: maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre
Definition: a move made to gain a tactical end
Similar words: move
Definition: the act of deciding to do something
Usage: he didn't make a move to help; his first move was to hire a lawyer
Synonyms: maneuver, manoeuvre, play
Definition: a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
Usage: he made a great maneuver; the runner was out on a play by the shortstop
Similar words: motion, move, movement
Definition: the act of changing location from one place to another
Usage: police controlled the motion of the crowd; the movement of people from the farms to the cities; his move put him directly in my path
Synonyms: maneuver, manoeuvre, simulated military operation
Definition: a military training exercise
Similar words: military operation, operation
Definition: activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign)
Usage: it was a joint operation of the navy and air force
Synonyms: maneuver, manoeuvre, tactic, tactics
Definition: a plan for attaining a particular goal
Similar words: plan of action
Definition: a plan for actively doing something
Synonyms: operate, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre
Definition: perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
Synonyms: direct, steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, channelise, channelize, guide, head
Definition: direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
Similar words: command, control
Definition: exercise authoritative control or power over
Usage: control the budget; Command the military forces
Synonyms: maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre
Definition: act in order to achieve a certain goal
Usage: He maneuvered to get the chairmanship; She maneuvered herself into the directorship
Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel