Definition, synonyms and related words
simple past tense and past participle of manage
"After weeks of trying to fix the leaky pipe, she finally managed to get it done before dinner."
In plain English: To manage something means to take care of it or control how it is done.
"She managed to finish her homework before dinner."
Usage: Use "managed" to describe successfully handling or accomplishing a specific task in the past, often implying skill under difficult conditions. Avoid using it simply as a synonym for "handled" when no success or difficulty was involved; instead, use neutral terms like "operated" or "supervised."
Derived from Old French maner, managed originally meant to handle, hold, or manage something physically. It evolved in Middle English to signify controlling or directing an operation or organization.