manage

[ˈmænɪdʒ]

manage Definition

  • 1to be in charge of and make decisions about a business, organization, or group of people
  • 2to succeed in doing something, especially something that is difficult
  • 3to control or be in charge of something, especially something that is difficult or complicated

Using manage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "manage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She manages a team of salespeople.

  • Example

    He managed to finish the project on time.

  • Example

    Can you manage the new software system?

  • Example

    The company is struggling to manage its finances.

  • Example

    I don't know how she manages to juggle work and family.

manage Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using manage

  • manage to (do something)

    to successfully accomplish something despite difficulties or obstacles

    Example

    Despite the bad weather, we managed to arrive on time.

  • to only just succeed in doing something, often with great difficulty

    Example

    She barely managed to pass the exam, even though she studied hard.

  • can't manage without (something)

    to rely heavily on something or someone in order to function or succeed

    Example

    I can't manage without my morning coffee.

Phrases with manage

  • manage expectations

    to communicate clearly and realistically what can be expected from a situation or project

    Example

    We need to manage our client's expectations about the timeline for this project.

  • manage up

    to effectively communicate with and manage one's boss or supervisor

    Example

    She learned how to manage up to get the support she needed for her ideas.

  • to effectively communicate with and manage one's subordinates or team members

    Example

    He struggled to manage down and delegate tasks to his team.

Origins of manage

from Italian 'maneggiare', meaning 'to handle'

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Summary: manage in Brief

To 'manage' [ˈmænɪdʒ] means to be in charge of and make decisions about a business, organization, or group of people. It also refers to succeeding in doing something difficult or controlling something complicated. Examples include 'She manages a team of salespeople,' and 'The company is struggling to manage its finances.' Phrases like 'manage expectations' and idioms like 'barely manage' extend the term's usage to communication and reliance.

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