manage

 
Pronunciation: /ˈmanɪdʒ/

verb

  • 1 [with object] 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 [no object] succeed in surviving or in achieving something despite difficult circumstances; cope: Catherine managed on five hours' sleep a night
  • [with object] succeed in achieving or producing (something difficult): she managed a brave but unconvincing smile [with infinitive]: Blanche finally managed to hail a cab
  • [with object] succeed in dealing with or withstanding (something): there was more stress and anxiety than he could manage
  • [with object] be free to attend at (a certain time): he could not manage 24 March after all

Origin:

mid 16th century (in the sense 'put (a horse) through the paces of the manège'): from Italian maneggiare, based on Latin manus 'hand'

Spelling help

Spell manage and the related words manager and management with an a before and after the n.