manage implies direct handling and manipulating or maneuvering toward a desired result.

MANAGE definition: to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship. See examples of manage used in a sentence.

MANAGE definition: 1. to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult: 2. to succeed in…. Learn more.

If you manage time, money, or other resources, you deal with them carefully and do not waste them. In a busy world, managing your time is increasingly important.

1. (also intr) to be in charge (of); administer: to manage one's affairs; to manage a shop. 2. to succeed in being able (to do something) despite obstacles; contrive: did you manage to go to sleep?. 3. to have …

to take charge or care of: to manage my investments. to dominate or influence (a person) by tact, flattery, or artifice: He manages the child with exemplary skill.

Dec 14, 2025 · (transitive) To manage to say; to say while fighting back embarrassment, laughter, etc.