manager
Translation
manager, director, head, supervisor
Examples
I need to speak to the manager.
I need to speak to the manager.
She is the new project manager.
She is the new project manager.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a person responsible for controlling (sth.) She is the manager of the new department.
Similar Words
Synonyms: director, supervisor, head, boss
Etymology
From the verb 'manage' plus the agent suffix '-er', meaning 'a person who manages'.
Memory Tips
A managER is a pERson. The '-er' suffix often denotes a person (e.g., teacher, player).