English · Common Verbs
manage
/ˈmænɪdʒ/
[/ˈmænɪdʒ/]
handle or control
Intermediateverb
Definition
To succeed in dealing with something difficult, or to be in charge of people or work.
Example
Despite the heavy traffic, she managed to arrive at the meeting right on time.
Despite the heavy traffic, she managed to arrive at the meeting right on time.
Etymology
From Italian 'maneggiare' (to handle, especially horses), from Latin 'manus' (hand).
How & Where It’s Used
Used both for coping with difficulty and for leading teams at work.