"She manages a team of twenty developers at the tech startup."
"The team managed to finish the project ahead of schedule."
Usage: Use the term management rather than "manage" when referring to the abstract concept or practice of directing an organization, though colloquially some speakers may use "a manage" incorrectly where no such form exists in standard English. In formal contexts, always pair this noun with related verbs like "exercise," "assume," or "fail at management."
Verb
1
be successful; achieve a goal
"She succeeded in persuading us all"
"I managed to carry the box upstairs"
"She pulled it off, even though we never thought her capable of it"
"Sarah manages a team of five designers at the marketing firm."
In plain English: To manage means to handle or take care of something successfully.
"She manages her time carefully to finish all her work on time."
Usage: Use manage to mean successfully handling a task or directing a group, such as managing a team or managing finances. It often implies skillful control rather than just being in charge.
Example Sentences
"The team managed to finish the project ahead of schedule."noun
"The old man had to manage with only one hand after his accident."noun
"She couldn't manage without her coffee in the morning."noun
"He was surprised he could manage such a complex task alone."noun
"She manages her time carefully to finish all her work on time."verb
The word manage comes from the Old French manege, which originally referred to the handling or training of a horse. It ultimately traces back to the Latin manus, meaning "hand," reflecting its original sense of physically controlling something with one's hands.