English dictionary
manage
verbPronunciation
ˈmænɪdʒ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- handle effectively
verb
- be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
verb
- watch and direct
verb
- be successful; achieve a goal
verb
- carry on or function
verb
- achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
verb
- succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
Example sentences
The burglar wielded an axe
The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well
I can deal with this crew of workers
This blender can't handle nuts
She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old
Who is overseeing this project?
I managed to carry the box upstairs
She pulled it off, even though we never thought her capable of it
The pianist negociated the difficult runs
We could do with a little more help around here
We got by on just a gallon of gas
They made do on half a loaf of bread every day