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Manage

ˈmanɪdʒ

Manage definitions
verb
manage managed manages managing
  1. be in charge of (a business, organization, or undertaking); run

    "their elder son managed the farm"

    • have the position of supervising (staff) at work

      "the skills needed to manage a young, dynamic team"

    • be the manager of (a sports team or a performer)

      "he managed five or six bands in his career"

    • use (money, time, or other resources) sensibly

      "we manage our cash extremely well"

    • maintain control over (a person or animal)

      "she manages horses better than anyone I know"

    • control the use or exploitation of (land)

      "the forest is managed to achieve maximum growth"

  2. succeed in surviving or in achieving something despite difficult circumstances; cope

    "Catherine managed on five hours' sleep a night"

    cope get along/on make do be/fare/do all right carry on survive deal with the situation scrape by/along muddle through/along fend for oneself shift for oneself make ends meet weather the storm
    • succeed in achieving or producing (something difficult)

      "she managed a brave but unconvincing smile"

    • succeed in dealing with or withstanding (something)

      "there was more stress and anxiety than he could manage"

    • be free to attend at (a certain time)

      "he could not manage 24 March after all"