manage

verb
UK: /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ/
US: /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ/

  1. To succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult.

    1. I can manage the work. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the challenges, she managed to complete the project successfully. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be in charge of or control something.

    1. I manage a team. [ ] [ ]
    2. He efficiently manages the company's finances and resources. [ ] [ ]

  3. To use something carefully or sparingly.

    1. Manage your time well. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to manage our resources effectively to avoid waste. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

direct control administer handle supervise cope succeed accomplish
manage noun

  1. People responsible for controlling or administering all or part of a company or similar organization.

    1. The manage met today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Senior manage are responsible for setting the company's strategic direction. [ ] [ ]
manage intransitive-verb

  1. To control or be in charge of a situation or people.

    1. I will manage somehow. [ ] [ ]
    2. With careful planning, we can manage to overcome these difficulties together. [ ] [ ]
manage transitive-verb

  1. To control or be in charge of a situation or people.

    1. She can manage the project easily. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team will manage to complete the task before the deadline. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "manage" in English means: To succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult., To be in charge of or control something., To use something carefully or sparingly..

The phonetic transcription of "manage" is /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "manage": direct, control, administer, handle, supervise, cope, succeed, accomplish.

Example usage of "manage": "I can manage the work.". More examples on the page.