manage
/ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ/ verb A2- To direct or be in charge of. · Even though Jack is a novice, he manages his team with great success.
- To handle or control (a situation, job). · The government managed the inflation very poorly.
- To handle with skill, wield (a tool, weapon etc.).
- To succeed at an attempt in spite of difficulty. · He managed to climb the tower.
- To end up doing something that could or should have been avoided. · She somehow managed to sit on the wet paint.
- To achieve (something) without fuss, or without outside help. · It's a tough job, but I'll manage.
- To manage to say; to say while fighting back embarrassment, laughter, etc. · "That's nice, dear!", she managed.
- To train (a horse) in the manège; to exercise in graceful or artful action.
He/she/it manages · Past managed · Past participle managed · -ing form managing
Verb forms
- Base form
- manage
- He/she/it
- manages
- Past
- managed
- Past participle
- managed
- -ing form
- managing
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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You have managed my affairs so well that I ought to allow you all the time you require for your own.
It was not so high as the first, however, and by standing upon the Lion’s back they all managed to scramble to the top.
“But,” asked Danglars, in a timid tone, “how did you manage about the other formalities—the contract—the settlement?”
After a great deal of hard work, for the Lion was heavy, they managed to get him up on the truck.
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