manoeuver

Verb

• perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

• act in order to achieve a certain goal
  • He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
    
  • She maneuvered herself into the directorship
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  maneuver , manoeuvre , operate