complex, complicated
difficult
dangerous
clever
defensive, offensive
evasive
aerial

series

carry out, do, execute, make, perform
The pilot has to carry out a series of complex manoeuvres.

attempt, try
practise/practice
complete

brilliant
strategic, tactical
Her withdrawal from the contest was a tactical manoeuvre.

diplomatic, legal, political

use
He used cutting-edge manoeuvres to outsmart other bidders.

carry out, execute
pull (informal)

fail

by a/the manoeuvre
By this manoeuvre, he hopes to gain an advantage at a later stage.

freedom of manoeuvre
The economic conditions are restricting he bank's freedom of manoeuvre.

room for manoeuvre
The government has very little room for manoeuvre on this issue.

military, strategic, tactical
operational
combat
defensive, offensive

carry out, conduct, execute, perform

battalion, brigade, force, unit
operation
commander

be on manoeuvres, go on manoeuvres
The unit is on manoeuvres in southern Italy.