Refers to the way someone acts, the move they make, or the measures they take in a situation. Often used in contexts like negotiations, games, or confrontations.
Let's decide our strategy after seeing the other side's move.
Whether the negotiation succeeds depends on his attitude.
Compound of 出 (で, 'coming out') and 様 (よう, 'way, manner'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning follows naturally from the components.