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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?
Synonyms: ,
- 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.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to wield (a weapon, tool, etc.).
Synonyms: ,
- to handle or train (a horse) in the exercises of the è.
- 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
/ ˈæɪ /
verb
- also intr to be in charge (of); administer
to manage a shop
to manage one's affairs
- 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 è
Other Word Forms
- v·a verb (used with object) overmanaged overmanaging
- ܲȴ-a adjective
- -a·Բ adjective
- ܲd·a verb (used with object) undermanaged undermanaging
- ܲd·ad adjective
- ܲ·a adjective
- ɱ-a adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of manage1
Word History and Origins
Origin of manage1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
On Friday, Zelensky cast doubt on whether he would manage to attend after all, following the latest Russian strikes on Kyiv disrupting his travel plans.
Flick has shown an ability to manage expectations and egos with diplomacy.
Police chief Kitrat Phanphet, who visited the scene alongside other officials, said initial investigations showed the plane was heading towards houses but its pilots managed to manoeuvre it towards the sea, avoiding any further fatalities.
The charge will be managed and administered by hotels and serviced accommodation providers, either when guests check in or at the end of their stay.
It is tasked with a broad range of actions — hunting fugitives, transporting federal prisoners and managing goods seized from criminals.
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