micromanage
to manage or control with excessive attention to minor details: He doesn’t think it’s the legislature’s role to micromanage schools.
Origin of micromanage
1Other words from micromanage
- mi·cro·man·age·ment, noun
- mi·cro·man·ag·er, noun
Words Nearby micromanage
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How to use micromanage in a sentence
Apple tried to get the proposal thrown out, but in late December the SEC ruled that the proposal does not “seek to micromanage the company,” as Apple claimed, meaning shareholders can now vote on it.
Why the balance of power in tech is shifting toward workers | Jane Lytvynenko | February 7, 2022 | MIT Technology ReviewAll this is part of a carefully crafted strategy, micromanaged by MBS, who was given effective power by his father, King Salman, in 2017, when he was just 31.
Saudi Arabia Faces Accusations of ‘Sportswashing.’ For Young Saudis, It’s a Chance to Enjoy New Freedoms | Vivienne Walt / Jeddah | December 10, 2021 | TimeThey are all adults, so I don’t feel I should need to, nor do I want to, micromanage their minutes.
How these employers held onto workers during ‘The Great Resignation ’ | Karla Miller | November 4, 2021 | Washington PostMayorkas said he would monitor data showing agents’ compliance with the guidelines but would not micromanage them.
DHS issues new arrest and deportation guidelines to immigration agents | Maria Sacchetti | September 30, 2021 | Washington PostHer advice for parents of those students is to help them dive into their learning interests and connect them with everyday life instead of micromanaging homework assignments.
Kids need less academic pressure and more support after a year of isolation and learning losses | Kelly Glass | April 23, 2021 | Washington Post
British Dictionary definitions for micromanage
/ (ˈmaɪkrəʊˌmænɪdʒ) /
(tr) to control (a business or project) with excessive attention to minor details
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