Obrar (en. Act)
/oˈβɾaɾ/
Slang Meanings
To use available resources to achieve a goal.
She acted as if she had everything under control.
Ella obraba como si tuviera todo bajo control.
To do something cleverly or with trickery.
She managed to execute the plan without anyone noticing.
Se las ingenió para obrar el plan sin que nadie se diera cuenta.