manovra

Definitions of manovra
  1. noun
    a plan for attaining a particular goal
    synonyms: linea, linea politica, politica, strategia, tattica
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    type of:
    piano d'azione
    a plan for actively doing something
  2. noun
    a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work
    synonyms: elaborazione, funzionamento, funzione, operazione, prestazione, procedimento, procedura, processo, sviluppo, tecnica, trattamento
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    type of:
    lavoro, opera
    activity directed toward making or doing something
  3. noun
    a move made to gain a tactical end
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    parcheggio, posteggio, stazionamento
    the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily
    finta
    any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)
    artificio
    a maneuver in a game or conversation
    provvedimento, rimedio, riparo
    any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
    furberia, malizia, monelleria
    a cunning or deceitful action or device
  4. noun
    a military training exercise
    synonyms: manovra militare
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    type of:
    azione, azione militare, operazione militare
    activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign)
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