Manage

/ˈmænɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To be in charge of or supervise something.

She will manage the new marketing team starting next month.

To handle or deal with a situation or problem.

He managed to solve the technical issues despite the tight deadline.

To control or direct the affairs of a business or organization.

They manage a large hotel chain across the country.

To succeed in doing something, often with difficulty.

He managed to finish the marathon despite his injuries.

From Middle French 'manager', from Italian 'maneggiare' (to handle, control), from 'mano' (hand).

manage your time

To use your time effectively.

manage to do something

To succeed in doing something.

self-manage

To direct oneself without external assistance.

manager

A person who is responsible for controlling or administering an organization.

management

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.

manageable

Able to be managed, controlled, or handled.

To deal with or handle a situation.

I managed to get through the tough times.

To figure something out.

I managed to fix the car myself.