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manage
[man-ij]
verb (used with object)
to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship.
She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
to take charge or care of.
to manage my investments.
to dominate or influence (a person) by tact, flattery, or artifice.
He manages the child with exemplary skill.
to handle, direct, govern, or control in action or use.
She managed the boat efficiently.
to wield (a weapon, tool, etc.).
Synonyms: manipulate, handleto handle or train (a horse) in the exercises of the manège.
Archaic., to use sparingly or with judgment, as health or money; husband.
verb (used without object)
to conduct business, commercial affairs, etc.; be in charge.
Who will manage while the boss is away?
to continue to function, progress, or succeed, usually despite hardship or difficulty; get along.
How will he manage with his wife gone? It was a rough time, but we managed.
manage
/ ˈmænɪdʒ /
verb
(also intr) to be in charge (of); administer
to manage one's affairs
to manage a shop
to succeed in being able (to do something) despite obstacles; contrive
did you manage to go to sleep?
to have room, time, etc, for
can you manage dinner tomorrow?
to exercise control or domination over, often in a tactful or guileful manner
(intr) to contrive to carry on despite difficulties, esp financial ones
he managed quite well on very little money
to wield or handle (a weapon)
rare, to be frugal in the use of
noun
an archaic word for manège
Other Word Forms
- overmanage verb (used with object)
- quasi-managed adjective
- self-managing adjective
- undermanage verb (used with object)
- undermanaged adjective
- unmanaged adjective
- well-managed adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of manage1
Word History and Origins
Origin of manage1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Pat Murphy, the Brewers’ manager, called Snell’s outing “the most dominant performance against us” in the 10 years he has coached or managed here.
Should they manage to secure their asking price for their latest listing property, the couple will walk away with $13 million in profit.
Parents may be able to manage difficult behaviour with a small child "but then they become a 13-year-old and there are new challenges", he said.
Making most of the opportunity, he managed to get a selfie with Perry as a memento.
The 28-year-old has managed just 31 minutes of Premier League football this season, and has not featured since the 2-0 victory over Manchester City on 23 August due to persistent ankle issues.
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