Definition of "manage" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To direct or be in charge of.

   • Even though Jack is a novice, he manages his team with great success.

2. (transitive) To handle or control (a situation, job).

   • The government managed the inflation very poorly.

3. (transitive) To handle with skill, wield (a tool, weapon etc.).

4. (intransitive) To succeed at an attempt in spite of difficulty. [with infinitive]

   • He managed to climb the tower.

5. (ambitransitive) To achieve (something) without fuss, or without outside help.

   • It's a tough job, but I'll manage.

6. (transitive) To manage to say; to say while fighting back embarrassment, laughter, etc.

   • "That's nice, dear!", she managed.

7. (transitive) To train (a horse) in the manège; to exercise in graceful or artful action.

8. (obsolete, transitive) To treat with care; to husband.

9. (obsolete, transitive) To bring about; to contrive.

noun

1. (now rare) The act of managing or controlling something.

2. (equestrianism) Manège.