1.
maneuvering; managing; conduct in social situations
The way a person handles themselves, navigates situations, or manages interactions — especially in business or politics. Implies skillful or strategic behavior.
2.
fight scene; sword-fighting scene; stage combat
A choreographed fight scene in kabuki, film, or theater. Originally from kabuki terminology for on-stage combat.
Usage
Sense 1 is used with verbs like うまい or 上手 to describe someone skilled at navigating social or professional situations. The verb form 立ち回る means "to maneuver" or "to get around."
Common collocations
Similar words
根回し refers specifically to behind-the-scenes groundwork to build consensus before a meeting. 立ち回り is broader and includes visible maneuvering during interactions themselves.