26984 words

manages

9 definitions • 26 examples
1
to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult:

Examples:

[ + to infinitive ] Did you manage to get any bread?
I only just managed to finish on time.
I can't manage all this work on my own.
Don't worry about us - we'll manage!
mainly UK I'm afraid I can't manage the time (= to find enough time) to see you at the moment.
2
to succeed in living on a small amount of money:

Examples:

After she lost her job, they had to manage on his salary.
3
to be able to attend or do something at a particular time:

Examples:

Let's meet tomorrow - I can manage 3.
UK Can you manage dinner on Saturday?
Can't you manage any earlier?
4
to be responsible for controlling or organizing someone or something, especially a business or employees:

Examples:

Has she had any experience of managing large projects?
He's not very good at managing people.
When you have a job as well as children to look after, you have to learn how to manage your time.
5
to succeed in doing something, esp. something difficult:

Examples:

[ + to infinitive ] The pilot managed to land the plane safely.
[ + to infinitive ] We managed to live on very little money.
[ I ] Don’t worry about us – we’ll manage.
6
to control or organize someone or something, esp. a business:

Examples:

Does she have any experience managing large projects?
7
to be in charge of and control a company, department, project, team, etc. :

Examples:

What kind of skills and qualities do people need to manage?
He's not very good at managing people.
8
to be able to use something, for example time or money, in an effective way:

Examples:

Young people often need help in managing their finances.
Can you give me some advice on how to manage my time better?
9
to be responsible for investing money for investors:

Examples:

She works for a Boston-based private-equity firm that manages about $2 billion in energy industry investments.

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