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manage

verb

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01verb

be successful; achieve a goal

“I managed to carry the box upstairs”

“She pulled it off, even though we never thought her capable of it”

02verb

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

“I can deal with this crew of workers”

“This blender can't handle nuts”

03verb

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

“We got by on just a gallon of gas”

“They made do on half a loaf of bread every day”

04verb

watch and direct

“Who is overseeing this project?”

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05verb

achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods

06verb

carry on or function

“We could do with a little more help around here”

07verb

handle effectively

“The burglar wielded an axe”

“The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well”

Meanings and examples from Open English WordNet 2025. About our sources ↗