outmanoeuvre

[out-muh-noo-ver]

verb (used with object)

outmanoeuvred, outmanoeuvring 

1. British.,  outmaneuver.

outmanoeuvre

/ ˌaʊtməˈnuːvə /

verb

1. (tr) to secure a strategic advantage over by skilful manoeuvre

Example Sentences

He was quickly outmanoeuvred in the first set and, after Djokovic needed medical treatment on foot blisters, the British number three could not maintain an early break in the second.

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The monarch's half-brother, Prince Simakade Zulu, who is the late king's eldest son, has long coveted the crown, but his backers were outmanoeuvred by Misuzulu's allies in succession discussions.

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Part of Trump's confidence stems from having outmanoeuvred his political foes, evaded any punitive measures in his myriad legal battles and even escaping an assassin's bullet, Mr Brinkley said.

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Number eight Romane Menager outpaced and outmanoeuvred three opponents only to be held up near the line as France threatened early on.

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Two RAF Typhoon fighter jets from Lincolnshire have landed on a regular road in a drill to see if they could outmanoeuvre an enemy.

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