This is the 12861st most frequent Russian word.
лавируя
"Лавируя" means "maneuvering" or "tacking."
Used to describe maneuvering to avoid obstacles.
Капитан корабля искусно лавировал между рифами.
The ship's captain skillfully navigated between the reefs.
Describes strategic or tactful actions to achieve an aim.
Политик лавировал в сложной ситуации, пытаясь достигнуть консенсуса.
The politician was maneuvering in a difficult situation, trying to reach consensus.
Refers to physical movements to find a path through.