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   manage

   /ˈmanɪdʒ/

   verb

   • 1. be in charge of (a business, organization, or undertaking); run: "their elder son managed the farm" Similar be in charge ofrunbe head ofheaddirectcontrolpreside overleadgovernrulecommandsuperintendsuperviseoverseeadministerorganizeconducthandletake forwardguidebe at the helm ofinformal:head up
   • ▪ have the position of supervising (staff) at work: "the skills needed to manage a young, dynamic team"
   • ▪ be the manager of (a sports team or a performer): "he managed five or six bands in his career" Similar be in charge ofrunbe head ofheaddirectcontrolpreside overleadgovernrulecommandsuperintendsuperviseoverseeadministerorganizeconducthandletake forwardguidebe at the helm ofinformal:head up
   • ▪ use (money, time, or other resources) sensibly: "we manage our cash extremely well" Similar organizetake care ofadministerregulatedeal with efficientlyOpposite squander
   • ▪ maintain control over (a person or animal): "she manages horses better than anyone I know" Similar controlhandlemasterinfluencemanipulatecope withdeal with
   • ▪ control the use or exploitation of (land): "the forest is managed to achieve maximum growth"
   • 2. succeed in surviving or in achieving something despite difficult circumstances; cope: "Catherine managed on five hours' sleep a night" Similar copeget along/onmake dobe/fare/do all rightcarry onsurvivedeal with the situationscrape by/alongmuddle through/alongfend for oneselfshift for oneselfmake ends meetweather the storminformal:make outget byhack it
   • ▪ succeed in achieving or producing (something difficult): "she managed a brave but unconvincing smile" Similar accomplishachievedocarry outperformundertakebring about/offeffectfinishsucceed incontriveengineer
   • ▪ succeed in dealing with or withstanding (something): "there was more stress and anxiety than he could manage" Similar controlhandlemasterinfluencemanipulatecope withdeal with
   • ▪ be free to attend at (a certain time): "he could not manage 24 March after all"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘put (a horse) through the paces of the manège’): from Italian maneggiare, based on Latin manus ‘hand’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   The meaning of MANAGE is to handle or direct with a degree of skill. How to use manage in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Manage.

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   Manage definition: to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship. See examples of MANAGE used in a sentence.

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   MANAGE definition: 1. to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult: 2. to succeed in…. Learn more.

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   1. a. To have charge of; direct or administer: manage a company; manage a portfolio of assets. See Synonyms at conduct. b. To exert control over; regulate or limit toward a desired end: manage the news to minimize political repercussions; managed smokestack emissions. c.

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   Definitions of manage. verb. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of. “She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old” synonyms: care, deal, handle. see more. verb. watch and direct. synonyms: oversee, superintend, supervise. see more. verb. be successful; achieve a goal. “I managed to carry the box upstairs”

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMANAGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you manage an organization, business, or system, or the people who work in it, you are responsible for controlling them.

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   Definition of manage verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.