manage
Translation
to control, to succeed in doing, to cope, to be in charge of
Examples
She manages a team of ten people.
She manages a team of ten people.
Did you manage to finish your work?
Did you manage to finish your work?
I can't manage all this work alone.
I can't manage all this work alone.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to be in charge of (sth.) She manages a large team.
((to-inf)) to succeed in doing (sth.) He managed to arrive on time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: control, handle, direct; Antonyms: fail, mismanage
Etymology
From Italian 'maneggiare' (to handle), from Latin 'manus' (hand).
Memory Tips
Think of using your 'hands' (from Latin 'manus') to control or handle a situation.