What does “manager” mean?
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nouna person who is in charge of a business, department or team
I asked to speak to the store manager.
Manager at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A2 (elementary)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈmænɪdʒɚ/ · MAN-ij-er
How to use “manager” correctly
“Boss” is informal and used about your own manager; “manager” is the neutral job title.
Common phrases with “manager”
- sales manager
- project manager
- general manager
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- boss
- supervisor
- director
Word family
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