Outmanoeuvre
verb
To gain an advantage by making clever moves or decisions, especially in a competition or fight.
In the chess game, Josh managed to outmanoeuvre his experienced opponent.
Often appears as...
- outmanoeuvre opponents
- outmanoeuvre the enemy
verb
To move around or position things in a clever way to gain an advantage.
The general was able to outmanoeuvre his troops to surround the enemy.
Often appears as...
- outmanoeuvre forces
- outmanoeuvre resources
verb
To gain an advantage by making clever moves or decisions, especially in a competition or fight.
In the chess game, Josh managed to outmanoeuvre his experienced opponent.
Often appears as...
- outmanoeuvre opponents
- outmanoeuvre the enemy
verb
To move around or position things in a clever way to gain an advantage.
The general was able to outmanoeuvre his troops to surround the enemy.
Often appears as...
- outmanoeuvre forces
- outmanoeuvre resources
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Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used figuratively, not just for physical movement but for any situation where strategy outdoes strength.
She outmanoeuvred her colleagues for the promotion by networking wisely.
Pro Tip 2/3Competition Aspect
Commonly associated with contests where skill and ingenuity determine the winner, not just power.
The small company could outmanoeuvre larger businesses with its innovative approach.
Pro Tip 3/3Underdog Victory
Often used when someone with apparent disadvantages succeeds against someone more powerful.
Despite limited resources, the team managed to outmanoeuvre their well-funded rivals.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used figuratively, not just for physical movement but for any situation where strategy outdoes strength.
She outmanoeuvred her colleagues for the promotion by networking wisely.
Pro Tip 2/3Competition Aspect
Commonly associated with contests where skill and ingenuity determine the winner, not just power.
The small company could outmanoeuvre larger businesses with its innovative approach.
Pro Tip 3/3Underdog Victory
Often used when someone with apparent disadvantages succeeds against someone more powerful.
Despite limited resources, the team managed to outmanoeuvre their well-funded rivals.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used figuratively, not just for physical movement but for any situation where strategy outdoes strength.
She outmanoeuvred her colleagues for the promotion by networking wisely.
Pro Tip 2/3Competition Aspect
Commonly associated with contests where skill and ingenuity determine the winner, not just power.
The small company could outmanoeuvre larger businesses with its innovative approach.
Pro Tip 3/3Underdog Victory
Often used when someone with apparent disadvantages succeeds against someone more powerful.
Despite limited resources, the team managed to outmanoeuvre their well-funded rivals.
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Even so, herbivores manage to outmanoeuvre their enemies more often than you might suppose.
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Triumph of the...
Even so, herbivores manage to outmanoeuvre their enemies more often than you might suppose.
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