manage implies direct handling and manipulating or maneuvering toward a desired result.

Manage definition: to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship.. See examples of MANAGE used in a sentence.

MANAGE definition: 1. to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult: 2. to succeed in…. Learn more.

1. (also intr) to be in charge (of); administer: to manage one's affairs; to manage a shop. 2. to succeed in being able (to do something) despite obstacles; contrive: did you manage to go to …

to take charge or care of: to manage my investments. to dominate or influence (a person) by tact, flattery, or artifice: He manages the child with exemplary skill.

Definition of manage verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Definition of manage. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

If you manage time, money, or other resources, you deal with them carefully and do not waste them. In a busy world, managing your time is increasingly important.

There are 28 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb manage, 12 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

MANAGE meaning: 1 : to have control of (something, such as a business, department, sports team, etc.); 2 : to take care of and make decisions about (someone's time, money, etc.)