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manage
verb
handle effectively
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ˈmænɪdʒ
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verb
handle effectively
“The burglar wielded an axe”
verb
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
“I can deal with this crew of workers”
verb
watch and direct
“Who is overseeing this project?”
verb
be successful; achieve a goal
“I managed to carry the box upstairs”
verb
carry on or function
“We could do with a little more help around here”
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
“We got by on just a gallon of gas”
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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
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