manager

American  

[man-i-jer] / ˈmæn ɪ dʒər /

noun

1. a person who has control or direction of an institution, business, etc., or of a part, division, or phase of it.

   Synonyms:

   boss, supervisor, superintendent, executive, administrator

2. a person who manages.

   the manager of our track team.

3. a person who controls and manipulates resources and expenditures, as of a household.

4. British. (formerly) a theatrical producer.

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manager British  

/ ˈmænɪdʒə /

noun

1. a person who directs or manages an organization, industry, shop, etc

2. a person who controls the business affairs of an actor, entertainer, etc

3. a person who controls the training of a sportsman or team

4. a person who has a talent for managing efficiently

5. law a person appointed by a court to carry on a business during receivership

6. (in Britain) a member of either House of Parliament appointed to arrange a matter in which both Houses are concerned

7. a computer program that organizes a resource, such as a set of files or a database

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Usage

What does manager mean? Manager most commonly refers to a person who supervises employees in a company or other organization.Managers are typically somewhere in the middle level of an organization—the term most commonly refers to a person who is a boss but also has a boss. Manager is the noun form of the verb manage, which has many meanings but commonly means to be in charge of or supervise employees.Example: After six years, I’ve finally been promoted to the position of manager.

Other Word Forms

• managership noun
• submanager noun
• submanagership noun
• undermanager noun

Etymology

Origin of manager

First recorded in 1580–90; manage + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Last week, on a cold night in Glasgow, Celtic boss Martin O'Neill joined a very select club of managers who have been in charge for 1,000 professional games.

From BBC

His latest report spotlights one manager’s use of a state-owned Ford F-150, with maps of 47 questioned trips and details of purchases like black jelly beans and Wyatt Earp whiskey.

From The Wall Street Journal

We know Tudor is a short-term specialist but what does that actually mean about him as a manager?

From BBC

In a surprising twist, Kaley said she would like to become a social media manager and capitalize on the skills she has built since a young age.

From Barron's

Key players have gone, the manager is leaving and has criticised the club and upset fans - yet Crystal Palace's chaotic campaign could still end in European glory.

From BBC

Related Words

• administrator
• boss
• controller
• director
• executive
• officer
• official
• organizer
• producer
• superintendent
• supervisor