manage

/ˈmænɪdʒ/
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To handle or direct something in order to achieve a goal.

Examples

  • I was managing the travel itinerary for the trip.
  • We manage the timeline to meet the deadline.
  • They manage to keep the house clean every day.
  • They are managing the crisis as it unfolds.
  • Our team manages the allocation of funds.

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achieve
complete
orchestrate
plan
prepare
execute
process
pull off
realize
control

Meanings

Be in charge of

verb
business
neutral
To have authority over or be responsible for something or someone.

Examples

  • She manages the marketing department.
  • He will manage the new branch next year.
  • They are managing the project together.
  • I was asked to manage the team during the transition.
  • The CEO manages several overseas subsidiaries.
  • Our manager manages the daily operations.
  • She has managed the budget for five years.

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Succeed in doing something

verb
everyday
neutral
To accomplish or achieve something, especially when it is difficult.

Examples

  • She managed to finish the marathon despite the heat.
  • He managed to solve the puzzle in under a minute.
  • They manage to keep the house clean every day.
  • I managed to get tickets before they sold out.
  • We manage to stay ahead of the competition.
  • You managed to convince them to change their minds.
  • The team managed to win the championship against the odds.

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Deal with

verb
everyday
neutral
To handle or cope with a situation or problem.

Examples

  • She manages client complaints with patience.
  • He will manage the unexpected delay tomorrow.
  • They are managing the crisis as it unfolds.
  • I was managing the paperwork when the call came.
  • Our staff manages the daily influx of orders.
  • She managed the situation without raising alarms.
  • We manage the workload by prioritizing tasks.

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Organize

verb
business
neutral
To arrange or plan an event, activity, or resource.

Examples

  • She manages the conference schedule each year.
  • He will manage the seating plan for the banquet.
  • They are managing the resources for the construction site.
  • I was managing the travel itinerary for the trip.
  • Our team manages the allocation of funds.
  • She managed the event from start to finish.
  • We manage the timeline to meet the deadline.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does manage mean?

To handle or direct something in order to achieve a goal.

How is manage used to describe being in charge of something?

In a business context it means to have authority over or be responsible for something or someone.

What does it mean to manage something successfully?

It means to accomplish or achieve something, especially when it is difficult.

How can manage be used to talk about dealing with a problem?

It refers to handling or coping with a situation or problem.

In what contexts is manage used to mean organizing an event?

In a business setting it can mean to arrange or plan an event, activity, or resource.

What are some synonyms for manage when it means to supervise?

Synonyms include supervise, oversee, direct, administer, lead, run, govern, control.

What are some synonyms for manage when it means to accomplish something?

Synonyms include accomplish, achieve, pull off, carry out, execute, complete, realize, fulfill.

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