Nouns

(n)tactic, tactics, maneuver, manoeuvrea plan for attaining a particular goal
(n)maneuver, manoeuvre, playa deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill“he made a great maneuver”, “the runner was out on a play by the shortstop”
(n)maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvrea move made to gain a tactical end
(n)maneuver, manoeuvre, evasive actionan action aimed at evading an opponent

Verbs

(v)steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelisedirect the course; determine the direction of travelling
(v)maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvreact in order to achieve a certain goal“He maneuvered to get the chairmanship”, “She maneuvered herself into the directorship”
(v)manoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre, operateperform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense