EnglishMain Dictionary
manipulate
Universal Words
verb [VN]
1 ~ (sb into sth / into doing sth) (disapproving) to control or influence sb/sth, often in a dishonest way so that they do not realize it:
She uses her charm to manipulate people. * As a politician, he knows how to manipulate public opinion. * They managed to manipulate us into agreeing to help.
2 to control or use sth in a skilful way:
to manipulate the gears and levers of a machine * Computers are very efficient at manipulating information.
3 (technical) to move a person's bones or joints into the correct position
manipulation noun [U,C]:
Advertising like this is a cynical manipulation of the elderly. * data manipulation * manipulation of the bones of the back
