manage
verb
man·age
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managed;
managing
Definition of manage
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to handle or direct with a degree of skill: such as
a
: to make and keep compliant
can't manage their child
b
: to treat with care : husband
managed his resources carefully
c
: to exercise executive, administrative, and supervisory direction of
manage a business manage a bond issue manages a baseball team
2
: to work upon or try to alter for a purpose
manage the press manage stress
3
: to succeed in accomplishing : contrive
managed to escape from prison
4
: to direct the professional career of
an agency that manages entertainers
1a
: to direct or carry on business or affairs
also
: to direct a baseball team
b
: to admit of being carried on
2
: to achieve one's purpose
He managed only by careful planning.
manage
nounDefinition of manage (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
archaic
: the action and paces of a trained riding horse
b
: the schooling or handling of a horse
c
: a riding school
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Synonyms for manage
Synonyms: Verb
address, contend (with), cope (with), field, grapple (with), hack, handle, maneuver, manipulate, negotiate, play, swing, take, treat
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Examples of manage in a Sentence
Verb
The business is managed by the owner's daughter. The company is badly managed. When she managed the department, we never missed a deadline. He manages his own finances. an agency that manages entertainers He is skillful in managing horses. There's enough food if we manage it well. We need to do a better job of managing our natural resources.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Then, after escaping Poirier’s grip, Nurmagomedov swiftly took the back and locked up a rear-naked choke that Poirier just about managed to defend. — Simon Head, MMA Junkie, "UFC 242 results: Khabib Nurmagomedov submits Dustin Poirier in third to retain title," 7 Sep. 2019 Denver has managed a 5-13 ATS mark across the past 18 road games, while going 6-15 in the past 21 vs. the AFC. — Joe Williams, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, "Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders odds, picks and best bets [UPDATED]," 7 Sep. 2019 The Flood showcases how populations across the globe face new challenges protecting their shorelines and managing water rights. — NBC News, "The Flood: Meet the Press Film Festival with AFI," 6 Sep. 2019 The Sparks group also includes Eric Holoman, who is the managing partner of Magic Johnson Enterprises and president and CEO of EquiTrust Life Insurance Company. — Los Angeles Times, "Column: Lisa Leslie deserves a statue at Staples Center, and she should get one," 4 Sep. 2019 Open to the public, the events are hosted by different member businesses each month and are staged by Flavin, along with the chamber’s managing director Chris Hunter and staff members Mindy Kanaskie, Christina Ellixson and Taylor Bercini. — David Laurell, Burbank Leader, "On the Town: Chamber holds mixer with beautiful backdrop at DeBell Golf Club," 3 Sep. 2019 Los Blancos haven't lost either of their opening two La Liga fixtures, managing one win and one draw to kick off their campaign. — SI.com, "Villarreal vs Real Madrid: Where to Watch, Buy Tickets, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News," 30 Aug. 2019 Sanchez provides some tips for managing rats: Don’t leave uneaten pet food outside. — oregonlive.com, "Follow these tips to keep rats out of homes and gardens," 27 Aug. 2019 Gary then graduated from Cleveland Marshall Law School and is the managing partner of a law firm in Westlake. — Linda Gandee/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, "Gary and Pamela Ebert to be honored at the 2019 BAYarts annual Moondance," 24 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The Department of Health Care Services, which administers Medi-Cal, began soliciting proposals Aug. 22 from companies to help the state manage pharmacy benefits. — Catherine Ho, SFChronicle.com, "Will Gavin Newsom’s plan lower prescription drug costs in California?," 1 Sep. 2019 But the melee did manage to cast a pall of uncertainty over a future election and leave voters wondering if any of the candidates are focused enough to win back the White House. — Los Angeles Times, "At the Democratic debates, CNN set the trap. But blame the candidates for taking the bait," 1 Aug. 2019 Randall turns 27 at the end of August and hits free agency at exactly the right time. Unless the Browns manage to hammer out an extension before then. — Dan Labbe, cleveland.com, "New deal for Browns safety Damarious Randall will take time: What we learned about the Browns on Wednesday," 24 July 2019 Did Brave manage, then, to live up to expectations despite that production hurdle? — Allegra Frank, Vox, "All 21 Pixar movies, definitively ranked," 27 June 2019 Today, the biggest danger for some people who self-manage abortions might be prosecution. — Anna North, Vox, "A boom in at-home abortions is coming," 9 July 2019 So when everything pointed to Child’s Play ’19 being a quick cash-grab, and original horror blazing a trail for the genre, how did the remake manage to win over so many skeptics? — Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, "How 'Child's Play' Builds on the Legacy of Horror Remakes," 23 June 2019 How does the Archimedes screw manage to move water uphill? — Ben Finio, Scientific American, "Lift Water with an Archimedes Screw," 11 July 2019 However, if David Moyes' side manage to survive the relegation drop at the expense of Newcastle, then Lascelles could well be tempted with a move to the London Stadium - assuming that a suitably lucrative contract is offered. — SI.com, "West Ham Line Up £15m Bargain Summer Swoop for Newcastle Captain Jamaal Lascelles," 25 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'manage.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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