Definition of "manipulate" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

2. (transitive) To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something

   • manipulate data
   • The software can manipulate images easily.

3. (transitive, medicine) To handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose

4. (transitive) To influence or control someone in order to achieve a specific purpose, especially one that is unknown to the one being manipulated and beneficial to the manipulator; to use

   • cleverly manipulate
   • She knew how to manipulate people to get her way.

5. (intransitive, dated) To use the hands, especially in scientific experiments.