English dictionary

manage

/'m/&/n/I//dZ/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

The handling or government of anything, but esp. of a horse; management; administration. See <u>Manege</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913

be successful; achieve a goal

verb.social

Examples
I managed to carry the box upstairs.

Synonyms bring off carry off negociate pull off

Antonyms fail

Source: WordNet 3.0
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

verb.social

Examples
She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old.

Synonyms care deal handle

Source: WordNet 3.0
come to terms with

verb.social

Synonyms contend cope deal get by grapple make do make out

Source: WordNet 3.0
watch and direct

verb.social

Synonyms oversee superintend supervise

Source: WordNet 3.0
achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods

verb.social

Synonyms finagle wangle

Source: WordNet 3.0
carry on or function

verb.social

Source: WordNet 3.0
handle effectively

verb.contact

Examples
The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well.

Synonyms handle wield

Source: WordNet 3.0
To have under control and direction; to conduct; to guide; to administer; to treat; to handle.

verb

Source: webster1913
To direct affairs; to carry on business or affairs; to administer.

verb

Source: webster1913