manage: meaning, pronunciation and examples

What does “manage” mean?

1. 1

   verbto succeed in doing something difficult

   We managed to finish the project on time.

2. 2

   verbto be in charge of a business, team or group

   She manages a small hotel.

Common phrases with “manage”

• manage to do sth
• manage a team
• manage time

“manage” is on these word lists

• B1B1 English vocabulary (intermediate)
• Common English verbs
• English vocabulary for work, business and money

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