manage
Translation
to manage, to handle, to control, to cope
Examples
She manages a team of ten people.
She manages a team of ten people.
He managed to fix the broken computer.
He managed to fix the broken computer.
How do you manage on such a small salary?
How do you manage on such a small salary?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to control or be in charge of (sth.) She manages a large department.
((to-inf)) to succeed in doing (sth.) He managed to finish the report on time.
((with/without sth.)) to cope with a situation using (sth.) Can you manage with less money?
Similar Words
Synonyms: handle, control, direct; Antonyms: mismanage, fail
Etymology
From Italian 'maneggiare' (to handle), from Latin 'manus' (hand). Literally 'to handle with the hands'.
Memory Tips
Think of using your 'hands' (from Latin 'manus') to control or direct something. A manager 'manages' with their hands-on skills.