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Definition of manage

manage

/ˈmæn.ɪdʒ/
man · age

Adverb:manageably
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Adjective:manageable
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Past Simple:managed
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Past Participle:managed
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Present Participle:managing
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1

To be in charge of, administer, or supervise a business, organization, or team of people.

Example

"She was hired to manage the regional sales department and oversee twenty employees."


2

To succeed in accomplishing or achieving something, especially despite difficulty or obstacles.

Example

"Despite the heavy traffic, we managed to arrive at the theater before the curtain rose."


3

To regulate, control, or carefully use a resource such as time, money, or emotions.

Example

"Learning how to manage your time effectively is essential for academic success."


4

To cope, survive, or get along satisfactorily in a challenging situation or with limited means.

Example

"It was tough after losing his job, but the family managed on a single income for several months."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Italian maneggiare ('to handle, especially to train or control horses'), which ultimately derives from Latin manus ('hand').

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