manager
a person who has control or direction of an institution, business, etc., or of a part, division, or phase of it.
a person who manages: the manager of our track team.
a person who controls and manipulates resources and expenditures, as of a household.
British. (formerly) a theatrical producer.
Origin of manager
1Other words for manager
Other words from manager
- man·ag·er·ship, noun
- sub·man·ag·er, noun
- sub·man·ag·er·ship, noun
- un·der·man·ag·er, noun
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How to use manager in a sentence
It’s sixth in the Bundesliga right now and has also just gone through another manager firing.
The Best Round Of The Champions League Is Here | Chadwick Matlin (chadwick.matlin@fivethirtyeight.com) | February 12, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightHedge-fund manager and former presidential candidate Tom Steyer has injected millions into climate-friendly political campaigns over the years.
Can Billionaires Really Save Us from Climate Disaster? | Heather Hansman | February 12, 2021 | Outside OnlineWith fresh security video, the managers were able to highlight the viciousness of the rioters and how close things came to an even worse disaster.
All eyes on Republican senators after strong presentation by House managers | Dan Balz | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostI’ve vetted him thoroughly along with our general manager and owner.
Jaguars’ Urban Meyer hires strength coach accused of mistreating players while at Iowa | Matt Bonesteel | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostHe played general manager, too, convincing Rob Gronkowski to come out of retirement and later advocating for the Bucs to sign wide receiver Antonio Brown despite his problems.
The NFL’s top QBs are waking up to their power, following Tom Brady and LeBron James | Jerry Brewer | February 11, 2021 | Washington Post
Security officials told Agence France-Presse that the gas station manager said he had recognized the two men.
“Then I learned he can't spell and is a manager at a CPK,” she said.
“We would just as soon stay away from a group that will create controversy,” the Cubs general manager Sam Bernabe told the paper.
An office manager, he says, was wearing an apron with Santa on it.
The theater manager called security, and three moonlighting off-duty police deputies arrived.
How the U.S. Justice System Screws Prisoners with Disabilities | Elizabeth Picciuto | December 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBidding a young bank manager take charge of the detachment, Frank led the newcomer rapidly to headquarters.
The Red Year | Louis TracyMy new-found old schoolmate had become the financial manager of a great business house having ramifications throughout the world.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowMr. Wainwright assumed the office of general manager on the first day of the year.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowThe goods manager was not aggressive, and it was sometimes thought that Mathieson inclined to encroach upon his territory.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowNo, he was a hard-headed Scotchman, full of ability and work, and as a railway manager stood at the top of the ladder.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph Tatlow
British Dictionary definitions for manager
/ (ˈmænɪdʒə) /
a person who directs or manages an organization, industry, shop, etc
a person who controls the business affairs of an actor, entertainer, etc
a person who controls the training of a sportsman or team
a person who has a talent for managing efficiently
law a person appointed by a court to carry on a business during receivership
(in Britain) a member of either House of Parliament appointed to arrange a matter in which both Houses are concerned
a computer program that organizes a resource, such as a set of files or a database
Derived forms of manager
- managership, noun
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