Definition of Manage

1. Verb. Be successful; achieve a goal. "The pianist negociated the difficult runs"


2. Verb. Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of. "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"

3. Verb. Come to terms with. "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"

4. Verb. Watch and direct. "Who is overseeing this project?"

5. Verb. Achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods.
Exact synonyms: Finagle, Wangle
Generic synonyms: Accomplish, Achieve, Attain, Reach
Derivative terms: Finagler, Wangle, Wangler, Wangling

6. Verb. Carry on or function. "We could do with a little more help around here"
Exact synonyms: Do

7. Verb. Handle effectively. "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well"
Exact synonyms: Handle, Wield
Generic synonyms: Manipulate
Specialized synonyms: Ply, Pump, Sweep, Swing, Swing Out

Definition of Manage

1. n. The handling or government of anything, but esp. of a horse; management; administration. See Manege.

2. v. t. To have under control and direction; to conduct; to guide; to administer; to treat; to handle.

3. v. i. To direct affairs; to carry on business or affairs; to administer.

Definition of Manage

1. to control or direct [v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Manage

man-made
man-made fiber
man-of-the-earth
man-of-war
man-of-war bird
man-on-a-horse
man-portable
man-sized
man-to-man
Man5-acetylglucosamine acetylglucosaminyltransferase
mana
manacle
manacled
manacles
manacling
manage (current term)
manageabilities
manageability
manageable
manageableness
manageably
managed
managed care
managed care programs
managed competition
managed economy
managed wetlands
management
managemental
managements

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