manage - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

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to be in charge of the work of a team, organization, department, etc.to be in charge of the work of a team, organization, department, etc.

Examples

The CEO skillfully manages the company, ensuring growth and profitability.
She manages a small café in the city center.
He manages a chain of retail stores across the state.

Synonyms

manage lead deal care handle administer direct administrate

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ma

nage

Third Person

manages

Present Participle

managing

Past Tense

managed

Past Participle

managed

1

to be in charge of the work of a team, organization, department, etc.

transitive

The CEO skillfully manages the company, ensuring growth and profitability.
She manages a small café in the city center.
He manages a chain of retail stores across the state.
She manages a successful online business from home.
She manages a small team at her workplace.

Synonyms:

lead deal care handle administer direct administrate

2

to do something difficult successfully

transitive

She managed to finish the project just before the deadline.
He managed a quick glance before turning away.
The athlete managed to cross the finish line even with an injury.
He tried to speak, but managed only a few broken words.
Not only did he manage to meet the expectations, but he also exceeded them.

Synonyms:

bring off pull off carry off negociate

Antonyms:

3

to deal with someone, something, or a situation in a way that keeps it under control

transitive

We have to manage these changes carefully.
He knows how to manage difficult situations with ease.
The teacher knows how to manage a classroom full of students.
It's like trying to manage a wild animal.
Can you manage that heavy bag?

Synonyms:

4

to control or oversee the use and development of land

The landowners manage their property to ensure wildlife conservation.
The forest is carefully managed to prevent overlogging.
They manage the farmland to maintain soil fertility.
The land is managed to balance farming with natural preservation.
The agricultural land is managed to support crop rotation.

5

to succeed in eating or drinking something, especially when it is difficult or requires effort

He couldn't manage more than a few bites of his meal.
Could you manage one more slice of pizza?
She could not manage the spicy food without a glass of milk.
She struggled to manage her dinner due to her sore throat.
After feeling sick all day, he could only manage a sip of soup.

6

to be able to find time to do something at a specific moment

Let me know if you can manage tomorrow morning for a quick call.
She might be able to manage a few minutes to chat later.
Do you think you can manage next Tuesday?
'Can you come early tomorrow?''I might be able to manage two hours.'

7

to do something that results in a negative outcome

She always manages to forget the important details.
He managed to break the vase despite being careful.
They managed to get lost even with a map.
She managed to spill her coffee right before the meeting.
He always manages to turn a simple task into a disaster.